Department / Corporation : Office of the President ANNEX C

Bureau / Agency : Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace

Process
Province/City:PASIG CITY

REPORT ON THE RESULT OF EXPENDED APPROPRIATIONS

As of December 31, 2019
FUND General Fund - 101

Amount of
F.P.P Expenditures/Obligations
PURPOSE Amount of Allotment/s Actual Work Accomplished/Physical Output of Operations REMARKS
Code Incurred
(3) (4)
(5)
(1) (2) (4) (6)
Appropriated Alloted/ Expenditures-
Regula - Re-enacted RA 10964 FY
2018 , Continuing
Contingent Fund and automatic Approriations 3,120,685,180.37 2,131,287,065.49

008 Finance, Administrative Services &

Other Executive Offices 107,356,046.59 97,282,657.48 ● Consultative Meetings,
FAS - Mandatory -GASS 51,514,488.22 34,193,700.22 ● Financial Reports
FAS - Mandatory- Operations 46,807,238.65 29,809,514.94 ● Narrative Reports / Briefing Materials
Confidential Fund 60,000,000.00 60,000,000.00 ● Policy Papers
● Support Peace Development and Strategic Establishment of new developments and strategies for
FAS - MFO1 (PS) 26,599,626.32 26,594,048.63
peace agreements sustainability
● Support to consultations, meetings, IECs for the immediate passage and ratification of the
Bangsamoro Organic Law

● Support to backchanelling, consultations/meetings with Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)

● Support peace engagements with the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-
Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPM-P/RPA/ABB), Cordillera
Peoples' Liberation Army (CPLA) and other peace tables
● Consultations/Meetings with local agencies/sectors to monitor the status of respective
commitments to address the issues and concerns
● Strengthened existing security mechanisms and the continuing peace efforts and confidence
building measures

OPAPP Systems and Business Processes

Draft OPAPP Information System Strategic Plan (ISSP). An OPAPP five-year Information Systems
Strategic Plan (ISSP) for 2019 – 2023, a guiding strategy for planning and implementing new
information communication and technology initiatives for OPAPP was drafted by the Information
Communications and Technology Unit (ICTU). This will guide and inform decisions with a strategic
view of the future of ICT systems and form an integral part of the organization’s future focus. This
will continue to provide guidance for the information and technology direction of OPAPP on any
changes to technology that are secure, stable and efficient. The ISSP for OPAPP will be refreshed
accordingly since technology changes quickly. This will be reviewed yearly to ensure that OPAPP is
on the right track doing ICT work and implementation.

§ Drafted, crafted and submitted ISSP to DICT last 28 June 2019

§ Creation of OPAPP TWG for ISSP
§ Revision of the ISSP for the new OPAPP Organization

Delivery and deployment of Microsoft Office 365. Office 365 is a line of subscription services offered
by Microsoft that comes with premium apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook,
Publisher, and Access (Publisher and Access available on PC only). The apps can be installed on
multiple devices, including PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Android tablets and Android phones.
Moreover, some 164 OPAPP personnel have been given licenses and official OPAPP Business
emails: [username]@peace.gov.ph

Financial Management Information System (NGAS system)

NGAS is defined as the New Government Accounting System for Finance Unit developed in-house
by former IT Head last FY 2001. OPAPP was one of the first agencies to have an NGAS system in
compliance with accounting and auditing rules. It was revised three (3) times and was maintained
by the IT office that provides solution and contionuously updates ythe program. NGAS is composed
of 5 modules:1) Budget, 2) General Accounting, 3) Check, 4) GAM, 5) Reference Files.

NGAS was a system developed to produce relevant financial information about the past and present
transactions of the agency. It also gives financial reports pertaining to the results of operations of all
OPAPP Units in accordance with COA rules.
Also, there is the so-called a) ORS system which stands for Obligation Request and Status that is
available for all OPAPP units; and b) BURS system which stands for Budget Utilization Request and
Status which means that only the Budget Section of the Finance Unit is the end-user. These two (2)
systems are maintained to record allotments and obligations that reflect the fund status of the
agency. All the above applications are being managed and supported by ICTU.

OPAPP’s Submission of the Proposed Budget for FY 2020

In compliance to National Budget Memorandum Circular No. 131 on the Budget Call for FY 2020, on
3 May 2019, the OPAPP submitted its proposed budget for FY 2020 amounting to
PhP11,492,420,000 to the Depatment of Budget and Management (DBM). This covers Personnel
Services, Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses particulartly on the technical advisory and
support services on the comprehensive peace process program, locally funded project for the
normalization program in the Bangsamoro, and the implementation of the PAMANA program

4. OPAPP and DBP sign MOU to manage funds for Conflict-Affected Areas

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 The OPAPP and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) signed on 10 August 2019 a
Memorandum of Understanding that will enable OPAPP to further enhance the delivery of its socio-
economic interventions to underdeveloped, conflict-affected areas. The MOU was forged in line with
President Duterte’s directive to ensure the honest and prudent management of public funds
intended for poor and conflict-vulnerable communities in Mindanao and other priority areas. The
agreement is also in compliance with the President’s instructions for government financial
institutions such as the Landbank and DBP to better serve the nation’s marginalized sectors and
provide the much-needed financial services to “last-mile communities.”

5. Continuing streamlining of OPAPP business processes, updating of systems

(including IT infrastructure and software and Finance and Administrative Services systems,
conduct of QMS trainings)

OPAPP continues to work on the streamlining of its business processes and systems through
compliance and enhancement of various internal procedures such as the Information Systems
Strategic Plan (ISSP), Budget and Treasury Management System (BTMS), and Monitoring and
Evaluation system/s. The agency also continues to evaluate its programs, core functions, citizen’s
charter, structure and other related areas in view of the planned Quality Management System
(QMS) implementation. Orientations have been initiated on the QMS for various offices/units.

OPAPP’s Submission of the Proposed Budget for FY 2020

OPAPP attended Congressional budget hearings and meetings within the month of September
2019 related to the agency’s FY 2020 budget proposal. The NEP for FY 2020 issued by the DBM
only covered the agency’s regular funds for Maintrenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE)
and Personnel Services (PS). There was no budget allocation for Capital Outlay (CO). Moreover,
the PAMANA budget allocation only indicated allotments for DSWD, NCIP, and PhilHealth. OPAPP
submitted its FY 2020 budget proposal to Congress (both Senate and House of Representatives)
appealing for the PAMANA budget allocation to cover continuing programs in support to the
different peace processes and to address gaps in conflict-affected areas.

Policy Development and Advocacy; Planning and Compliance; M&E and Learning,
014 PEACE POLICY UNIT 10,288,370.66 9,574,525.98
Knowledge Management
MONITORING & EVALUATION
026 402,185.06 320,050.60
(MFO1)
The Peace Policy Units represents OPAPP in various inter-agency mechanisms and international
PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE
012 3,631,973.38 2,936,258.77 bodies in the review, enhancement, and/or development of government policies and programs on
UNIT
priority issues or areas of concern of the peace process.
MONITORING & EVALUATION
013 2,488,972.39 1,025,033.21
(GASS)
205 PEACE POLICY UNIT (PS-MFO) 3,961,745.32 3,961,745.32 Activities participated in by the PPU are as follows:

PLANNING AND COMPLIANCE

220 1,662,183.21 1,662,183.21
UNIT (PS-MFO)
· OPAPP-DILG Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) on Guidance on Mainstreaming Conflict-
MONITORING & EVALUATION Sensitivity and Peace-Promotion (CSPP) and Sectoral Concerns in the Comprehensive
221 1,370,620.35 1,370,620.35
(MFO1) Development Plan (CDP) of the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Conflict-Affected and Conflict-
Vulnerable Areas

To enjoin LGUs to adopt and utilize the Guidebook and Facilitator’s Manual on Mainstreaming
Conflict-Sensitivity and Peace-Promotion in the Comprehensive Development Plans, a Joint
Memorandum Circular (JMC) was drafted with inputs from both the DILG and OPAPP. The JMC
seeks to: provide principles, guidance, and tools to facilitate mainstreaming CSPP and integration of
sectoral concerns in the CDPs of cities and municipalities; and, highlight the important role of the
province, local special bodies (LSBs), and the individual cities and municipalities in conflict
prevention and peace-building initiatives. The aforementioned JMC was approved by the OPAPP
Secretary and endorsed to the DILG on 15 February 2019. The DILG’s Bureau of Local Government
Development (BLGD) then transmitted the JMC on 26 March 2019 requesting for OPAPP’s final
review on the attached latest version of the subject policy which was refined based on inputs of the
DILG’s Legal and Legislative Liaison Service (LLLS). The PPU shall then immed July 2019.
16,000,000.00 for the members of the group. T

· Inter-agency Committee on Children in Situations of Armed Conflict (IAC-CSAC)

As a member of the IAC-CSAC, OPAPP has provided policy inputs to the following documents:

- Republic Act No. 11188 entitled An Act Providing for the Special Protection of Children in
Situations of Armed Conflict and Providing Penalties for Violations thereof – OPAPP officially
transmitted its inputs on 7 January 2019. The law was signed by the President on 10 January 2019.

- Draft Rules and Regulations Implementing Republic Act No. 11188 or “The Special Protection of
Children in Situations of Armed Conflict"- Section 33 of RA 11188 states that the IAC-CSAC, in
consultation with civil society organizations (CSOs), shall promulgate the implementing rules and
regulations of this Act within ninety (90) days from its approval. Thus, OPAPP provided policy inputs
and comments to the drafting of the IRR during the IAC CSAC Technical Working Group (TWG)
Meetings on 21 February, 28 February and 8 March 2019. This resulted in the draft, which was to be
vetted with major stakeholders in the nationwide regional consultations. On 19 March 2019, the
PPU attended and participated in the NCR Cluster Consultation Workshop for the development of
the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) at Novotel Manila, Quezon City. This was the first of
the regional consultations starting mid-March to the first week of April 2019. The objective of the
consultation-workshops was to gather comments and input July 2019. 16,000,000.00 for the
members of the group. The remainin

· Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Country Support

Mechanism (CSM)

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GCERF will support the government in addressing the risk of radicalisation to violent extremism,
with a focus on prevention and supporting the vital role of local communities. The Government of the
Philippines has already established, and will lead, the Philippines Country Support Mechanism
(CSM), a multi-stakeholder platform for the coordination of the GCERF funding. This will align the
various 4 government[1], 2 non-government[2] and 2 international agencies[3], and 1 academic
institution[4] around the same table. OPAPP as a member of the CSM participated in discussions
in two meetings on 11 February and 1 March 2019; and, provided inputs and comments to the
GCERF Country Strategy for Investment in the Philippines on 16 March 2019.

· ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR)

The OPAPP, the Department of Foreign Affairs -Philippine Mission to the ASEAN, and the Ateneo
de Manila University co-organized the conduct of the Mainstreaming Peace and Reconciliation in
ASEAN –An ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) Training Series. This is
part of the Philippine proposal to conduct a multi-year training series comprised of 3 legs, each with
a particular theme, which will build on the results and recommendations of the previous ASEAN-IPR
initiatives.

Technical Inputs to the Draft National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) En Banc Technical
Action Officers (TAO) And Technical Working Group (TWG) Resolution No. 001, S. 2019

The NAPC TAO and TWG requested for inputs on the draft resolution requesting the President to
include as priority agenda in the coming 18th Congress the legislative measures on the Coco Levy
Fund and Coconut Farmers Development. The OPAPP manifested its support to the inclusion of
the aforementioned bills in the priority legislative measures of the forthcoming 18th Congress, with a
recommendation to include an additional clause in the draft resolution ensuring the incorporation of
provisions that will ensure transparency and accountability and respond to the President’s issues
and concerns contained in his veto message sent to the Senate on 8 February 2019.

· Youth Enterprises for Peace Awarding

The British Council, with support from the European Union, has been implementing CSO-SEED
since 2015 together with a consortium of organisations. The overall objective of CSO-SEED is to
contribute to stronger civil society capacity networks in the areas of decent work, job creation and
SME development. CSO-SEED does this using the lens of social enterprise, an approach that has
dividends in terms of social cohesion, conflict transformation and economic empowerment. On
March 6, six youth enterprises were awarded Youth Enterprises for Peace (YEP), these social
enterprise ideas were developed through CSO-SEED. Each enterprise will receive a small grant of
PhP25,000 to PhP50,000 and will experience a learning and mentoring programme from March
until September 2019.

Learning and Knowledge Management

OPAPP continues to manage the Ambassador Manuel T. Yan Peace Resource Center
(AMTYPRC), which is accessed by local and international researchers. OPAPP, through
AMTYPRC, donated 186 books, periodicals, and OPAPP publications to the AFP Education,
Training and Doctrine Command Leadership Development Center. Other inputs provided by LKM
were on: Consultation Workshop on Rehabilitation and Planning Guide for the Office of Civil
Defense (OCD), as the Secretariat of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC) to solicit inputs from participating agencies to enhance the draft Rehabilitation
and Recovery Planning Guide to make it more responsive to the needs of the stakeholders;
documentation of School and Community Best Practices in Armed Conflict Situations; DepEd
through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service and in partnership with the UNICEF
and the Strategia Development Research Institute (SDRI) for a one-day workshop to understand
DRRM practices in situations of armed c July 2019. 16,000,000.00 for the members of the group.
The remaining unserved fifty-five (55) members of Kapatiran, who are either sick and/ or replaced,
will be served in the next payout/ profiling activities.ion workshop on the Four Thematic Areas of the
NDRRM Plan 2011-2028 on the four thematic areas namely: Disaster Prevention and Mitigation;
Disaster Preparedness; Disaster Response; and, Disaster Rehabilitation and Recovery (OPAPP
was included in the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation and the Disaster Rehabilitation and
Recovery); and TWG meeting on Making Mindanao Stories and Histories integral to Philippine
History to enable and coordinate multi-stakeholder initiatives that aim to interface Mindanao History
with the Philippine educational system.

Planning, Compliance, Monitoring and Evaluation

On 23 February 2019, the OPAPP Planning Workshop for FY 2019 and FY 2020 was conducted at
the Crowne Plaza, Ortigas. In this workshop, the Executive Director relayed to the ManCom and
senior technical staff the strategic directions and guidance of the PAPRU until 2022. They also
reviewed the OPAPP 2017-2022 Strategic Plan, particularly on identifying the targets and priorities
of OPAPP for the remaining years.

Data Privacy compliance and other report submissions to oversight bodies are also taken care of by
the PPU. Other activities participated in by OPAPP were on: Inputs to the National Evaluation
Policy Framework (NEPF) Guidelines on the integration of the peace effectiveness criteria for
evaluation and sample evaluation questions; technical support for the PAMANA Evaluation Study
under the joint NEDA-UNDP project “Using Strategic Monitoring & Evaluation to Accelerate the
Implementation of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022” to provide inputs to inform
the design and methodology of the study; and provision of M&E tools for community volunteers in
the provinces of Quezon, Sorsogon, Northern Samar and Maguindanao on Conflict-Sensitive and
Peace Promoting - Citizen-Led Monitoring (CSPP-CLM). Meantime, the Data Management Section
facilitates the validation of the resolutions and amnesty certificates issued by the National Advisory
Committee (NAC) to Rebel Returnees (RRs). As of the 1st quarter, a to July 2019. 16,000,000.00 for
the members of the group. The remaining unserved fifty-five (55) members of Kapatiran, who are
either sick and/ or replaced, will be served in the

2nd Quarter

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OPAPP Systems and Business Processes

Orientation for Planning, Compliance, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PCME) Focal Persons. On 3
June 2019, the OPAPP’s Planning and Compliance Unit (PCU) conducted an orientation for the
Planning, Compliance, Monitoring, and Evaluation (PCME) Focal Persons of OPAPP at the 3F
conference hall of Agustin I Bldg., Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The orientation aimed to provide units
with planning guides and templates for the planning activities of all OPAPP units including the
updated OPAPP Strategic Framework and Matrix. The use of focal persons was also essential for
the coordination and provision of timely unit updates by the different units of OPAPP and to address
planning and monitoring concerns.

Planning sessions and assessment of OPAPP offices. For the month of June to July, OPAPP
conducted various unit and inter-unit planning sessions and assessments in order to recalibrate
plans and programs in accordance with the transition arrangements and priority thrusts and
directions for 2019 to 2022.

The activity aimed to review and enahnce the 2019-2022 Strategic Framework of OPAPP, formulate
an updated Results Matrix for 2019-2022 based on the Terms of References and mandates of the
units, and to recalibrate plans, programs, activities and budget for FY 2019 and finalize targets for
FY 2020.

Compliance Reporting and submissions. The OPAPP through the PCU facilitated the
submission of eleven (11) compliance reports for the quarter to various national government
agencies and oversight bodies.

Strengthening government peace and development institutions and mechanisms to increase

their responsiveness to peace, conflict, and security issues

· Peace Education is Mainstreamed and Promoted in Formal Educational Institutions and

Non-Formal Organizations

1. TWG Roadmap Writeshop on Making Mindanao History Integral to Philippine History I 27-28
April 2019
The OPAPP participated and provided inputs in the said writeshop organized by Forum ZFD which
aimed to finalize the roadmap for the integration of Mindanaoan histories and studies into the
Philippine education system. This is in preparation for the August 2019 Conference where the
roadmap will be presented to various government and non-government stakeholders.

2. Salaam National Conference on the Launching of Salaam: Spirituality of Service Peace

Education Module, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City I 23-24 May 2019
Organized by the Al Qalam Institute for Islamic Identities and Dialogue in Southeast Asia, the
highlight of the conference was the launching of the Salaam: Spirituality of Service Peace Education
Module which will be proposed to be integrated in the National Service Training Program (NSTP).
The said module was created through the Salaam Movement’s TWG on PCVE composed of School
Administrators and Peace Educators from different public and private academic institutions in the
country.

· Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE)

1. Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) Country Support Mechanism
(CSM)
The Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) was established in 2014 to
prevent violent extremism (PVE). GCERF is a not-for-profit Swiss foundation that supports local,
community-level initiatives that address the local drivers of violent extremism and strengthen
resilience against violent extremist agendas.

The Government of the Philippines has already established, and will lead, the Philippines Country
Support Mechanism (CSM), a multi-stakeholder platform for coordination of GCERF funding. This
will provide a useful tool to align various actors around the same table, thus encouraging separate
departments to work together.

The OPAPP is a member of the CSM, along with the Department of Interior and Local Government
(DILG), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC); two
(2) non-government agencies namely Institute for Autonomy and Governance (IAG), Philippine
Business for Social Progress (PBSP); two (2) international agencies namely Australian Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and Spanish Agency for International Development
Cooperation (AECID); and one (1) academic institution namely the University of the Philippines
Diliman - Institute of Islamic Studies (UP-IIS) are also members.

The GCERF board approved the Philippine Country Strategy for Investment in the Philippines last
12 April 2019. Funding will be available for grants of up to three years in duration and commencing
in 2019 on a rolling basis. GCERF will provide grants to individual organisations or consortia
working at the community level. Each consortium should be led by a Principal Recipient responsible
for providing sub-grants to other consortium members. Priority will be given to organisations with
proven successful PVE experience.

The OPAPP, along with other CSM members and GCERF, provided technical assistance in the
review of nineteen (19) Expressions of Interest (EOIs) of Potential Principal Recipients (PPR)
discussing their respective assessments of each of the applicants. The scores from the assessment
tool completed by the CSM members and the discussions shall be summarized for further
shortlisting. Once this is done, GCERF shall do the due diligence process and inform the CSM
which organizations can be invited to develop a full proposal.

2. Office of the Presidential Adviser on Local Extremist Groups’ Concerns’

(OPALEGC) Proposed Program on the Reintegration, After-care, and Rehabilitation Program
for Surfacing Violent Extremists, Survivors, and their families, Victim’s Families and their
Respective Communities

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The OPAPP hosted three (3) technical working group (TWG) meetings on 30 May, 4 and 13 June
2019, and provided technical and administrative assistance to the TWG in the crafting of a proposed
program on the Reintegration, After-care, and Rehabilitation Program for Surfacing Violent
Extremists, Survivors, and their families, Victim’s Families and their Respective Communities. The
participating agencies include the OPALEGC which is tasked by the President to lead the said
endeavor, DILG, AFP, NSC and DBM. The output of the TWG meetings was presented to the
President for approval on 18 June 2019.

The proposed program targeting violent extremists in Bangsamoro aims to implement a holistic
program for surfacing Violent Extremists (SVEs) in order to prevent recruitment and resurgence of
violent extremism in communities, create safe spaces for healing and reconciliation, strengthen
capacities of the program implementers and ensure alignment of policies and programs on PCVE.

· Community-Driven Development and Anti-Poverty/Poverty Reduction Programs

1. Institutionalization of Community Driven Development Approach

The OPAPP provided technical inputs on the draft Human Development and Poverty Reduction
Cluster (HDPRC) Resolution on the Creation of a National Technical Working Group for the
Institutionalization of the Community Driven Development Approach and its implementing rules and
regulations, which was submitted on 25 April 2019. The OPAPP highlighted that PAMANA adopted
the CDD approach in building resilient communities and that the administration and implementation
of PAMANA projects follow the steps and mechanisms of Community-Driven Development (CDD).
These include processes such as community consultations, sub-project identification, prioritization
and approval, implementation, and community monitoring and evaluation.

PAMANA which is already utilizing the CDD approach, was further enhanced and infused with the
conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting (CSPP) approach to ensure there is a peace lens and is
adapted for use in the conflict-affected areas.

2. Institutionalization of KALAHI-CIDSS
As inputs to the initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to
institutionalize the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of
Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) as a regular and priority program, which was submitted on 3 July
2019, the OPAPP recommended the inclusion of the findings that came out from the impact
evaluation studies of the said program done previously by external parties, as evidence to its
proposed institutionalization.

3. Support to the Sambayanihan: Serbisyong Sambayanan

The OPAPP provided comments and inputs to the following documents from the National Anti-
Poverty Commission (NAPC): 1) Endorsement of Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 59 “Directing All
Government Offices and Instrumentalities, including Government-Owned or Controlled
Corporations, to Support and Actively Participate in the Implementation of the Sambayanihan:
Serbisyong Sambayanan”; and the 2) Draft Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 on the Guidelines on
the Implementation of Sambayanihan Serbisyong Sambayanan, the NAPC Five-Year Development
Plan, on 3 June 2019.

The OPAPP emphasized the interconnectedness of climate change, poverty and conflict as a
credible and sound reason to include in the criteria for the selection of the priority municipalities and
barangays for evaluation of conflict affectation of the areas. As such, in support of Sambayanihan,
the agency recommended the convergence of efforts in priority conflict-affected and conflict-
vulnerable areas which include peace agreement areas and areas with lawless elements and
violent extremists’ presence and where peace-promoting, catch-up socio-economic interventions
such as PAMANA are being implemented.

4. Prioritization of Coco Levy Fund and Coconut Farmers Development Bills

The OPAPP also provided inputs to the HDPRC Resolution requesting the President to include as
priority agenda in the 18th Congress the legislative measures on the Coco Levy Fund and Coconut
Farmers Development, which was submitted on 10 June 2019. The OPAPP signifying its support to
the said request, recommended underscoring the protection of the rights and promotion of the
interests of the coconut farmers who are among the vulnerable groups whose issues are exploited
to radicalize dissent against government, as both a poverty strategy and a complement to the peace
and development agenda of the administration.

· Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

1. Safe Schools Declaration

The OPAPP participated in the Inter-agency Meeting organized by the DFA on 25 April 2019,
relative to the invitation of the Spain, Norway and Argentina to sign the Safe Schools Declaration
(SSD) and its Guidelines and to attend the 3rd International Safe Schools Conference in Palma de
Mallorca, Spain on 28-29 May 2019. The inter-agency meeting aims to discuss the position of the
Philippines with regard to the matter and the country’s possible adoption of the said Declaration.

The OPAPP reiterated its previous position of support to the SSD and its Guidelines. However, only
in so far as it remains within the frame and parameters of what is provided in our country’s existing
laws and policies. The OPAPP views the Guidelines as generally consistent with existing guidance
given the conduct of military personnel and the treatment of educational facilities in armed conflict
situations issued by the government and may be adopted where applicable and necessary. The
agency also mentioned that there are already existing policy issuances contextualized to Philippine
experiences that are to be adhered to by both state and non-state armed groups in the country
which reinforce the objectives of the Guidelines.

2. Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict

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The OPAPP provided technical inputs on the draft Philippine Statement on Protection of Civilians in
Armed Conflict for the UN Security Council Ministerial-level Open Debate on the Protection of
Civilians in Armed Conflict, transmitted last 21 May 2019. The OPAPP highlighted the initiatives
undertaken by the Government of the Philippines in relation to the protection of civilians vis-à-vis the
peace process , i.e., the expansion of the mandate of the International Monitoring Team to carry out
civilian protection functions; the broad participation of the civil society organizations in the Mindanao
peace process; the establishment of the “Peace Corridor” during the Marawi siege; and, the fielding
of an all-women military regiment called the Hijab Troopers to support the local governments and
the national government in helping internally displaced persons; conducting peace education; and,
extending psycho-social debriefing among affected civilians, particularly women, children and youth
traumatized by armed confl July

3. Safeguarding Religious Sites

The OPAPP provided technical inputs on the draft Philippine Statement for the call to develop an
Action Plan for the UN to be fully engaged in safeguarding religious sites, in light of the previous
terrorist attacks that killed 50 people at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and to show
solidarity and support for the Muslim community worldwide. This was submitted on 11 June 2019.
To this, the OPAPP underscored in its submission the reflection in the draft Philippine Statement of
the strategy and advocacy of the Philippine Government to adopt a whole-of-nation approach in
addressing the root causes of insurgencies, internal disturbances and tensions, other armed
conflicts and violent extremism and terrorism, among others.

4. International Humanitarian Law (IHL)

The OPAPP provided technical inputs to the draft elements of the resolutions shared by the
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of the Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) that will be formulated on the preparatory meeting on the Draft
Resolutions in the upcoming 33rd International Conference (IC) of the Red Cross and the Red
Crescent Societies on 27-28 June 2019 in Geneva, Switzerland.

The OPAPP, in particular, highlighted among others, the mainstreaming of cross cutting concerns in
disaster risk management-related laws, policies and plans which include: vulnerable groups,
conflict, gender and culture sensitivity, gender and social inclusivity, environmental protection and
sustainability, poverty reduction, disaster risk reduction, and local governance and the importance of
disseminating IHL among involved stakeholders on the ground including regional and local
government offices to ensure full participation in the implementation and adherence to the protocols
and practices during armed conflict under the IHL as well as of establishing robust monitoring
mechanisms for IHL compliance between and among parties to armed conflicts. The said technical
inputs were submitted on 27 June 2019.

· OPAPP’s Provision of Technical Inputs to the ASEAN 34 th Summit

The OPAPP provided technical inputs on the following documents related to the ASEAN 34th
Summit. The Summit is a bi-annual meeting of ASEAN leaders to discuss economic, political,
security and socio-cultural development of ASEAN countries. It serves as a venue for regional and
international leaders to discuss various problems, strengthen cooperation in addressing the same
and promote ASEAN and its infrastructures as platforms in resolving regional and global problems.
The formal summits are held in three (3) days. For this year, the summit was held on 21-23 June
2019 in Thailand.

a. Draft ASEAN Joint Statement on Promoting Women, Peace and Security at the ASEAN
Regional Forum (ARF)

The said draft Joint Statement was set to be discussed at the upcoming ARF Inter-Sessional
Support Group Meeting on Confidence-Building Measures and Preventive Diplomacy in Seoul,
Republic of Korea on 3 May 2019. In line with the support and advocacy of OPAPP of WPS and the
recent declaration and plan of action adopted by the ASEAN relative to the women’s participation in
PCVE, the agency recommended the participation of women and women’s organizations in
addressing emerging challenges such as transnational crimes including violent extremism and
terrorism as well as in monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning as a subsequent and
essential phase on the WPS adoption and implementation in national and regional action plans,
policies and programmes, among others. The said recommendations were submitted to DFA last 4
June 2019.

b. ASEAN Leaders’ Vision Statement on “Partnership for Sustainability”

In line with the promotion of interest of vulnerable sectors and the setting up of spaces for their
active participation in perennial issues related to peace and development as well as in emerging
threats brought about by the increasing global connectedness and by the new technology, the
OPAPP stressed the need to ensure the active participation and leadership of women and youth in
countering terrorism and violent extremism; the upskilling and preparation of the vulnerable sectors
such as the women, youth and persons with disabilities, to the disruptive influence of the Fourth
Industrial Revolution; the protection, promotion and respect of the rights and preservation of the
cultural practices, traditions and values of the indigenous cultural communities in the ASEAN
member states, among others. The aforementioned inputs were submitted to DFA last 11 & 13 June
2019.

c. Draft Chairman’s Statement for the 34 th ASEAN Summit

As inputs to the draft Chairman’s Statement for the 34th ASEAN Summit submitted last 20 June
2019, the OPAPP recommended the inclusion of a statement pertaining to the ASEAN’s
commitment on youth, peace and security, particularly highlighting the ASEAN Youth Declaration
adopted in 20 October 2018 during the Youth Conference organized by the ASEAN Institute for
Peace and Reconciliation (AIPR) in which the OPAPP had sent a delegation.

d. Proposed Key Messages of the President for the 34th ASEAN Summit

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In preparation for the participation of the President to the said Summit, the OPAPP provided inputs
on 20 June 2019, to the possible key message that the President may wish to highlight during the
said event, which include showcasing the major peace milestones that contribute to the
implementation of the ASEAN Political Security Community Blueprint A.1.9 action agenda on the
“Promotion of peace and stability in the ASEAN region.” These include the successful passage and
ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) and the establishment of the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM); and, the implementation of normalization
which includes the phased decommissioning of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF), dismantling of private armed groups, recovery of
unlicensed firearms and resolution of lateral conflicts and land dispossession, intensifying socio-
economic development efforts for the rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the BARMM,
th for Culture of Peace); and CSOs and INGOs such as the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
(CHD). firearms inventory has been carried out in collaboration among AFP and PNP local units and
Kapatiran chapters in Bukidnon, Aklan, Ne

The OPAPP also highlighted the recently completed and approved National Action Plan on
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (NAP P/CVE) which aims to prevent and counter
radicalization leading to violent extremism through a whole-of-nation approach (WNA) or the
convergence of the government, civil society organizations, religious sector and other key
stakeholders and the institutionalization of the WNA in attaining inclusive and sustainable peace,
directing the adoption of a National Peace Framework and creating a National Task Force to End
Local Communist Armed Conflict that shall prioritize and harmonize all peace and development
efforts undertaken by all sectors in pursuit of peace with the Communist rebels.

Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022 Midterm Updating

Member agencies of the Subcommittee on Peace and Development were convened for the Midterm
Updating of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 on 13 June 2019 at the 3rd Floor, OPAPP
Conference Hall. The Subcommittee on Peace and Development is chaired by OPAPP and is
composed of eight other member agencies. The meeting aimed to review strategies, policies,
targets, programs and projects identified in the PDP, Public Investment Program (PIP), Results
Matrices (RM), Regional Development Plans (RDPs) and Regional Development Investment
Programs (RDIPs); and to update the same to ensure that the goals of the PDP as stated in Chapter
17 on Attaining Just and Lasting Peace are achieved.

Key developments in peace and development were discussed and incorporated to update the
themes and strategies of the sector outcome for the remaining planning period including the
legislative agenda. The details of the proposed core indicators for the Chapter’s Results Matrix were
also discussed and updated. A consensus on the inclusion of the NTF-ELCAC as strategy
supporting the outcomes under Chapter 17 was arrived at by the Subcommittee on Peace and
Development.

OPAPP also participated in key regional consultations organized by the National Economic and
Development Authority (NEDA) to present, take stock and review strategies, targets, programs, and
projects identified and implemented by agencies in partnership with stakeholders. Relevant and
concerned civil society organmizations, local government units, state universities and colleges, and
other stakeholders were asked for feedback and inputs during the midterm updating.

OPAPP’s Conflict-Sensitive and Peace-Promoting (CSPP) Monitoring, Evaluation,

Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) system
The OPAPP continues to develop its CSPP MEAL system. For the 2nd quarter of 2019, key
accomplishments include the Normalization Results Framework and OPAPP Strategic Plan 2019-
2022. OPAPP has endeavored to improve the Normalization Results Framework to ensure clarity in
the program details and the success indicators that will be measured by the end of the program.
During a workshop spearheaded by OPAPP JNC Secretariat among Normalization mechanisms,
OPAPP through its Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (MEU), further evaluated the May 2018
workshop results and the overview of the current results framework. During the workshop sessions,
the MEU provided technical assistance to the groups on integrating their inputs into the results
framework.

Furthermore, with the technical assistance of the MEU, OPAPP units are setting up and/or
enhancing their respective CSPP MEAL system and components; establishing a feedback and
response system and citizen-led monitoring; information system development; and data
management.

1. Information System Development

· Peace Accords RPA Information System (PARIS). On 25 April 2019, the OPAPP through the
Peace Accords Management Unit (PAMU) and MEU discussed the need to improve the existing
Closure Agreement Implementation – Information System (CAI-IS), a comprehensive database of
projects and rebel returnees under the Closure Agreement that suit the needs of the unit.
Consequently, the Data Management Section of the MEU has made the following modifications:
- Conversion of system’s frontend and backend making it accessible outside the office
premises;
- Improvement on the interface making it user-friendly; and,
- Created new functions that enable the user to add, edit and/or update information on closure
agreement projects.

· OPAPP’s Organizational M&E System. The MEU is developing OPAPP’s Organizational M&E
System which will summarize datasets produced by OPAPP along its indicators under the OPAPP
Strategic Plan 2019-2022. It is envisioned to link in the information system processes from planning,
budgeting, assessment, and performance management. Currently, the system for performance
management has been developed (currently called the OPCR Automated System). Henceforth, the
prior process will be further designed and developed in collaboration with the Planning and
Compliance Unit and other concerned OPAPP units. Furthermore, the MEU developed an initial
platform for the regular dissemination of fund status to Executives.

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The Data Management Section is also continuously developing/ enhancing the following systems:
Document Management System (DMS), Online Library System (OLS) and Former Rebels
Information System (FRIS).

2. Citizen-Led Monitoring and Feedback and Response System

On 31 May 2019, The Affiliated Network for Social Accountability in East Asia and the Pacific (ANSA-
EAP), have submitted the final CSPP-CLM Handbook and Guide. Said Handbook is a
comprehensive training module that partner CSOs will use to capacitate prospective community
volunteers on monitoring PAMANA projects using the developed CSPP-CLM tools. OPAPP-MEU is
currently preparing the administrative requirements for the handbook’s publication.

3. Other OPAPP M&E Engagements

· PAMANA Evaluation Study. The National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), in

partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is currently conducting an
evaluation study on PAMANA under the project, “Using Strategic M&E to Accelerate Implementation
of the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2017-2022.” The Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
was tapped as independent evaluator for the program.

As of the 2nd Quarter, IPA researchers have submitted the signed Undertaking of Confidentiality
(Non-Disclosure Agreement) to OPAPP to ensure the security of all shared datasets and
information. IPA has started conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) with current and former
OPAPP officials with knowledge on the PAMANA Program and with PAMANA implementing
agencies. The UNDP shared the draft PAMANA Evaluation Report containing initial findings from
the interview.

During the peace conversations, the women expressed their desire to educate their children against
violent extremism and clamor for justice for the human rights violations against their perpetrators,
especially during the Martial Law under the Marcos administration.

These outputs will aid the members of the NSCWPS in facilitating the access to shelter, health,
social health insurance, livelihood, and educational support of former rebel women and girls as
female combatants and women and girls as members of former rebel families (Action 11.1).

DSWD, as a member of the NSCWPS and one of the National Government Agencies tasked to
deliver socio-economic programs for the Decommissioned Combatants, can design socio-economic
interventions for the BIWAB that are according to their age and existing skills. Findings of the peace
conversations with the BIWAB will be reported in the next NSCWPS meeting for appropriate action
of concerned member-agencies. The 106 BIWAB members were provided with hygiene kits and
prayer garbs.

· Consultative Orientation on Women, Peace and Security for Sorsogon Province, 20-21
September 2019 in Una Pizzeria, Sorsogon City. This activity was conducted for the Provincial GAD
Focal Point System and the selected Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, and civil
society organizations. It was an initial and crucial step for the crafting and establishment of a
Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (RAPWPS) for Bicol Region.

Participants were requested to submit their Women, Peace and Security (WPS) issues in the
context of armed and resource-based conflict, political and criminal violence to the OPAPP-
NAPWPS Secretariat. Towards the end of the orientation, the participants agreed to hold a
provincial consultation workshop for their inputs to the Bicol Region RAPWPS. Additionally, GAD
focal persons and women’s organizations had already began discussing possible collaborations
and/or partnerships to increase awareness and support to the implementation of the NAPWPS in
the region.

· Provision of technical assistance to the learning session on International Humanitarian Law

(IHL) for OPAPP officials and personnel, 19 September 2019, OPAPP 3rd Flr. In observance of the
2019 National Peace Consciousness Month, a learning session on the IHL to promote awareness
its awareness in furtherance of the Philippine Peace Process was held.

The OPAPP-NAPWPS Secretariat presented Gender-based Violations in Emergency Situations to

provide a gendered perspective on the implementation of IHL. This is a response to the call of
Action Point 14.4 of the NAPWPS, which is to integrate the NAPWPS framework in
humanitarian/natural disaster and complex emergency plans.

A. Strengthening government peace and development institutions and mechanisms to

increase their responsiveness to peace, conflict, and security issues

1. Mainstreaming the Conflict Sensitive and Peace Promoting (CSPP) Practice

Basic Orientation Workshop on the CSPP Practice at the Western Mindanao Regional Youth
Leadership Summit You Lead: Youth Leading the Path to Peace, 25-26 July 2019, Marawi
City. In partnership with the Lanao del Sur (LDS) Provincial Local Government, AFP’s Joint
Task Group Haribon, Civil Military Operations Batallion, 103rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division,
Western Mindanao Command and other partners, the OPAPP through the PPU capacitated
eighty (80) Moro Youth Leaders from LDS, Maguindanao, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi on the
Basic Conflict Sensitive and Peace Promoting (CSPP) Practice during the Western Mindanao
Regional Youth Leadership Summit Youlead: Youth Leading the Path to Peace on 25-26 July
2019, in Marawi City.

The Summit resulted in the following:

a. Establishment of a network of Youth Leaders from various youth organizations from the
different local, educational, religious, non-government and civil society sectors in LDS;

b. Development of the character and leadership potentials of You Lead members;

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c.Empowered the leaders and You Lead member organizations as advocates of peace and
development to become active participants in social progress and nation-building;

d. Influenced and synergized the efforts of You Lead member-organizations to address current
community issues and to counter organize and demobilize political and ideological extremists
recruiting the youth as violent ideologues; and,

e. Facilitated resource integration amongst different stakeholders to support the proposed

projects/plans of You Lead member-organizations.

· Basic Course on Conflict Sensitivity and Peace Promotion Practice for the Independent
Decommissioning Body (IDB), 17-18 July 2019, Cotabato City. The two-day course aimed to
achieve the following objectives:

a. Deepen their appreciation and understanding of basic concepts of peace, conflict, and
violence;
b. Reflect on mindsets, attitudes and behaviors that do not promote peace;
c. Practice using tools and skills that will help IDB staff be conflict sensitive and promote
peacebuilding in their work;
d. Propose ways of integrating the introduced conflict-sensitive and peace-promoting concepts
and tools in existing and future policies, programs/projects, partnerships, and processes of IDB.

The course was participated in by a total of seventy-three (73) staff, composed of 56 males and 17
females, coming from the different sections/units of IDB. During the activity, the participants were
oriented on the basic understanding of Peace, Conflict, and Violence, Culture of Peace, Conflict
Intervention Frameworks. They were also equipped with skills on Non-Violent Communication and
provided knowledge on the difference between Conflict Sensitivity and Peacebuilding and on the
CSPP Phases. Discussions were followed by activities/workshops in order to fully engage the
participants and allow better understanding on the importance of CSPP not only in the
decommissioning process, but as well as in the organization.

· Presentation on the Philippine Peace Policy Framework and Updates on the

Six-Point Peace and Development Agenda, 26 September 2019, Asian Institute of
Management - Stephen Zuellig Graduate School of Development Management (AIM-ZSDM)

In response to the request of the AIM-ZSDM’s request for a session with the current Executive
Master in Disaster Risk and Crisis Management (EMDRCM) Cohort 1 (Class of 2020), a
presentation was made on the Philippine Peace Policy Framework and updates on the Six-Point
Peace and Development Agenda.

This resulted in 43 Filipino students gaining knowledge and deeper understanding on the
aforementioned subject matter, which will also guide them in their preparations for their Rapid Area
Assessment in Marawi City in November 2019.

2. Mainstreaming and Promotion of Peace Education in Formal Educational Institutions

and Non-Formal Organizations

· Second Conversation on Mindanao Histories and Studies, 17-19 September 2019. Organized by
the Forum ZFD, this aimed to give space to discuss future developments of Mindanao Histories and
Studies (MHS) based on a roadmap developed by the Technical Working Group (TWG) on MHS.
The TWG was formed in 2018 consisting of Mindanaoan and national civil society organizations,
academic as well as governmental institutions that worked thoroughly to create a step-by-step
roadmap for integrating Mindanaoan narratives from Indigenous People, Muslim Filipinos and
Filipino Christian migrants into the Philippine Educational System. This served as a venue for
feedback and perspective in shaping an inclusive and conflict-sensitive Philippine Education
System. The roadmap will be enhanced based on the feedback received from the participants.

· Debriefing Update on the Inception Workshop To Prepare YOUCAP’s Implementation, 12

September 2019. The OPAPP provided the updates on the implementation of peace education
during the Debriefing Update on the Inception Workshop to prepare for the implementation of the
Project on Strengthening Youth for Culture of Peace and Non-Violence in Mindanao. During the
activity, the OPAPP units concerned, along with the proponent organization Deutsche Gesellschaft
fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) discussed the output of the inception workshop.

3. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE)

· Presentation on the “Focus Areas of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE):
Dialogue and Conflict Prevention”, 12 September 2019, AFP CMO School, Camp Aguinaldo. In
response to the request of the AFP CMO School, a presentation was made to discuss Dialogue and
Conflict Prevention as focus areas and measures to prevent and counter Violent Extremism with
thirty-nine (39) CMO students (10 officers, 29 enlisted) across the different branches of
the AFP (Army, Navy, Airforce).

The OPAPP, through the PPU, presented the recommendations outlined in the United Nations
Secretary General’s Report on the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (2015)
particularly relating to Dialogue and Conflict Prevention and presented how this is manifested or
implemented in the context of the Philippine Peace Process and the Duterte Administration's 6-Point
Peace and Development Agenda.
· Proposed Program on the Reintegration, After-care, and Rehabilitation Program for
Surfacing Violent Extremists, Survivors, and their families, Victim’s Families and their
Respective Communities

In preparation for the meeting of the Task Force Balik-loob and E-CLIP and Amnesty Program
Cluster of the NTF-ELCAC on 22 August 2019, at the DND, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, the PPU
prepared a briefer on the Proposed Program for Local Extremists Group to aid the Executive
Director, the Assistant Secretary for Peace Policy and Planning and the Director for Legal Affairs
with information on the efforts pertaining to the directive of the President on the provision of
assistance to violent extremists to entice them to surface and return to the folds of the law.

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However, it was the PPU Director who attended the meeting where a presentation was made on the
proposed program for Local Extremist Groups and the proposed amendments to Administrative
Order No. 10 “Centralizing All Government Efforts for the Reintegration of Former Rebels and
Creating for the Purpose an Inter-Agency Task Force” to cover not just the CPP/NPA/NDF but also
the aforementioned groups.

4. Community-Driven Development and Anti-Poverty/Poverty Reduction Programs

· Institutionalization of KALAHI-CIDSS. The OPAPP through the PPU, submitted inputs on 3 July
2019 on the initiative of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to
institutionalize the Kapit-Bisig Laban sa Kahirapan-Comprehensive and Integrated Delivery of
Social Services (KALAHI-CIDSS) as a regular and priority program. The inputs highlighted the effect
of community-driven development principles to the social cohesion of the community and the
strengthening of local mechanisms, which broadens democratic participation for vulnerable and
marginalized sectors, both of which contribute to the overall peace and development of
communities.

5. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

· Consultation Workshop on the Updating of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Operations Center (NDRRMOC) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and
Guidelines 2016, 21-22 August 2019. The OPAPP, through the PPU, participated in an activity that
gathered different government agencies in a consultation workshop to review and enhance the
NDRRMOC SOP and Guidelines 2016 in line with the changes in trends and requirements expected
of the NDRRMOC.

The OPAPP recommended the inclusion of reporting the impact of armed conflicts, terroristic acts
and ridos/clan feuds in terms of internal displacements and the affected areas and populations
which was discontinued previously due to misreporting of casualties of the security sector. OPAPP
further highlighted the mandate of the government and its concerned agencies to address the needs
of IDPs and be provided with immediate assistance. OPAPP also recommended the possibility of
forming a group using available messaging apps for further coordination and communication among
the member agencies of NDRRMC and provided other technical inputs other than those related to
the peace process.

6. Observance of the Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month

· IHL Infomercial. The DFA sought the views of the IHL Ad Hoc Committtee Member Agencies, on
the infomercial draft storyboard featuring the consequences of war and the facts about the Geneva
Conventions, which are recognized worldwide as part of the IHL. The said infomercial was to be
utilized for the celebration of IHL on 12 August 2019.

The OPAPP as a member of the IHL Ad Hoc Committee, provided comments which were submitted
on 2 July 2019, where it proposed the use of more gender-sensitive and realistic elements in the
story.

· Flag-raising Ceremony and IHL Day Celebration, 9-10 September 2019. In commemoration of
the IHL Day with the theme “IHL: Protecting the Defenseless in Times of Conflict”, a flag-raising
ceremony was held on 9 September 2019 and attended by the member agencies of the IHL Ad Hoc
Committee. OPAPP participated in the two-day activity, which aims to underscore how IHL serves
to protect individuals and uphold the dignity of the human person, amid the increased complexity of
armed conflict at the global and national levels.

The highlight of the celebration was the launch of the infomercial, which aimed at raising awareness
and appreciation of IHL in the Philippines. Exhibit booths of the IHL Ad Hoc Committee member
agencies were also set up showing how each agency contributes to the promotion of IHL. The
OPAPP showcased the Peace Corridor, established during the Marawi siege to rescue trapped
civilians and provide humanitarian assistance to the victims, as its contribution to the promotion and
observance of IHL in the country.

7. Security Sector Governance

· Security Sector Governance & the Peace Process, Terrorism and Criminality in the Philippines,
20 September 2019, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The conference-workshop aimed to bring
together security sector officials and stakeholders to assess the current state of security sector
governance in the Philippines.

Specifically, it aimed to discuss (a) the state of security situation in the country in the context where
the peace process, criminality, and terrorism intersect; (b) the nuances that distinguishes “rebel”
groups from terrorist groups and criminal groups; and (c) assess the extent of SSGR interventions
and the capacity of the security sector to manage the challenges without compromising its security
governance and reform agenda.

The conference also highlighted how conflict and security situations affect genders differently. It
attempted to look at the issues and concerns of the most vulnerable groups that are affected during
times of conflict – the women, children, elderly, persons with disabilities, and the indigenous
peoples, and interrogate how much (or how little) are being done by state institutions to protect and
promote their interests.

The activity was participated in by fifty-two (52) representatives from National Government agencies
including the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police, civil society and
non-government organizations, with thirty-eight (38) males and fourteen (14) females.
During the activity, Dir. Pamela Ann Padilla-Salvan gave a presentation on “The State of the Peace
Process and the Importance of the SSGR” in the continuing pursuit of just and lasting peace in the
country.

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Deputy Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process for Operations, Dir. Isidro Purisima, highlighted
the relevance of such platform to address the seeming blurring of lines between and among
terrorism, criminality and rebellion and the overlapping and intersecting areas of operations of the
different armed “rebel”, violent extremist and criminal groups, even as security institutions pursue
and strengthen their institutional governance and reforms, among others.

The inputs of the activity shall inform the policy and program development on preventing and
countering violent extremism.

8. Interreligious Dialogue/Interfaith Dialogue

· Second Inter-agency Meeting, 7 August 2019. The OPAPP through the PPU attended and
provided technical inputs to the Second Inter-Agency Meeting on the UN Resolution A/Res/73/129
on the promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogues.

· Resolution on the International Year of Peace and Trust 2021. The OPAPP provided
comments on the Turkmenistan-sponsored resolution that seeks to declare the year 2021 as the
International Year of Peace and Trust and to promote these values as prerequisites for peace and
development. The OPAPP noted that the previous International Conference’s (IC) decision had
contributed substantively to the strengthening of international humanitarian law and its
implementation, the strengthening of legal frameworks for disasters as well as ensuring enabling
environments for volunteering.

The OPAPP concurred with the ideas and comments shared by the International Committee of the
Red Cross (ICRC) and the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) on
how the next IC would go about and further recommended that there be facilitated small group
sessions on specific topics related to the overall theme of the Conference to give more room for
discussions to be more focused and participatory.

9. Enhancement of Protocols on Safe Schools relating to Armed Conflict

The OPAPP, through the PPU participated in and provided technical inputs on the Consultation
Workshop on the Enhancement of Protocols on Safe Schools relating to Armed Conflict, at the
Linden Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, on 3-4 July 2019.

The activity, organized by the Office of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service
(DRRMS) of the Department of Education (DepEd) aimed to gather inputs and recommendations on
the draft Protocol which aims to guide DepEd offices at all levels, including schools in preparing for,
responding to, and recovering from armed conflict incidents.

10. International Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD)

The OPAPP attended and provided technical inputs during the Meeting for the Preparation for the
Submission of State Compliance Report on the Implementation of International Convention on the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) to the United Nations (UN), organized by the Philippine
Human Rights Commission on 20 August 2019.

During the meeting, OPAPP was requested to provide information / updates on “efforts to restore
peace in the regions affected by the armed conflict, to protect vulnerable groups from human rights
violations, notably indigenous peoples and children of ethnic groups, and to ensure that
independent and impartial investigations are conducted into all allegations of human rights
violations, and recalling a recommendation from July 2008 by the Committee on the Rights of the
Child under the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of
children in armed conflict, recommending the enforcement of the 1997 IPRA to ensure that
indigenous children from other ethnic groups are not recruited by armed forces or armed groups.”
The information/updates shall form part of the State Compliance Report on the Implementation of
the ICERD for submission to the UN.

In compliance with the agreement reached during the inter-agency meeting held on 20 August 2019
for agencies to submit their proposed responses, the OPAPP prepared its report responding to the
request for information/updates relative to the implementation of the ICERD.

The OPAPP’s response was submitted on 30 August 2019 to the Philippine Human Rights
Commission (PHRC). It contained the following major or significant information/updates:
- Peace processes with the different armed rebel groups (MILF, MNLF, CPP/NPA/NDF and the
RPM-P/RPA/ABB, and CBA-CPLA);
- Peace-promoting catch-up socio-economic interventions in conflict-affected and conflict-
vulnerable areas through the PAMANA Program;
- People’s Peace Tables;
- Implementation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS); and,
- Passage of the RA 11188, “An Act Providing for the Special Protection of Children in Situations
of Armed Conflict” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

11. Human Rights and Transitional Justice

The DFA-Office of United Nations and International Organizations sought OPAPP’s inputs on the
draft resolution on “Human Rights and Transitional Justice.” The main sponsors of the resolution are
Argentina, Morocco, and Switzerland.

The OPAPP, in its submission on 26 September 2019, highlighted the efforts of the Duterte
Administration in pursuing reforms to uplift the plight of its people and bring the nation closer to just
and lasting peace; sustainable and equitable development; progress; and, stability. With this,
OPAPP noted the developments achieved in the implementation of transitional justice relative to the
Bangsamoro peace process. The Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) which was ratified this year, is in
itself a form of transitional justice (TJ) and a legal instrument for healing and reconciliation.

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The OPAPP also noted the withdrawal of the Philippines from the International Criminal Court (ICC),
effective March 2019 and mentioned that the same contradicts with a paragraph in the draft
resolution which recognizes the role of the ICC in a multilateral system.

12. Launching of the “Research on Traditional Madaris in ARMM and Adjacent Regions,”
22 August 2019

The OPAPP attended the Presentation and the Launching of the Research Study by the Institute of
Autonomy and Governance (IAG) Research Team, in Makati City, on 22 August 2019.

The study aims to provide baseline information to promote the use of data and evidence in crafting
public policies on traditional madaris in the Philippines and in the evolving education system of the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). A copy was provided to OPAPP
and shall be made available in the library.

13. Identification of relevant education and skills trainings for BARMM local chief
executives and the decommissioned combatants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces

The DFA requested for inputs on the same upon the expression of readiness of the Swiss
delegation during the 8th Philippines-Switzerland Political Consultations in July 2019 to extend
assistance and pool resources for vocational and technical education and skills training to promote
peace in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).

The OPAPP through the PPU, Joint Normalization Committee Secretariat and the Socio-economic
Unit, recommended in a letter submitted on 26 September 2019, that the DFA communicate directly
to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) particularly, on the Bangsamoro Transition Plan that
was drafted by the Coordinating Team for Transition (CT4T), from which to get information on the
possible needs, competency and skills requirements of the BTA as well as the BARMM local chief
executives and to determine appropriate educational, technical and vocational trainings that can be
extended to them.

The 4-phased decommissioning shall require the conduct of a comprehensive needs assessment
and profiling of the decommissioned combatants. This allows the decommissioned combatants to
identify their educational attainment, skills, competencies, needs and interests, which shall allow
service-providers to match these with the appropriate capacity-building interventions.

14. Lecture on the GPH-MNLF Peace Process at the Command and General Staff College
(CGSC), 26 September 2019. The AFP-CGSC, Human Security Advocates, and OPAPP, with
support from the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) continued to implement the Peace, Security,
and Development Course Module (PSD) from 23 September to 4 October 2019 for the CGSC
Class 66. This is the 5th year that the PSD course is being implemented in CGSC. The goal of
the PSD module is to deepen the appreciation of officers on the issues of Peace, Security
and Development, particularly the causes and sources of conflict, the complicating factors,
as well as the interventions of the government and private sector to address the problems.

OPAPP presented and discussed the MNLF Experience of the Demobilization of Arms and Forces.
As a result, a total of 90 students gained knowledge and understanding on the status of the peace
process between the Government of the Philippines and the MNLF, the background of the review
process on the implementation of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement and the remaining commitments
as well as the updates on the engagements with the MNLF. After the presentation, OPAPP
representatives responded to questions from the students.

The lecture is part of the series of lectures on the peace process with the different peace tables for
the information and appreciation of the military officers and is in line with the continuing
collaboration with and support to various agencies on matters of mutual concern and to the peace
and development agenda.

15. Scene Setting Session of the UNDP Philippines: Sensemaking Workshop for UNDP
Management and Staff, 14 August 2019

The OPAPP, through the PPU, served as one of the 3 resource persons for the activity organized by
the UNDP Philippines on 14 August 2019. Each resource person was given 10-minutes each to
speak about key issues for the Philippines relative to their field or sector, including: a) the most
exciting development in the horizon; and b) the biggest worry for the sector and for the Philippines in
general.

The presentation by OPAPP was able to increase the awareness and understanding of partner
organizations such as the UNDP Philippines on the developments and challenges in the peace
process as the context in which they implement Peacebuilding programs.

16. Assessment of the Progress in Narrowing the Development Gap in the ASEAN

The draft paper on the Assessment of the Progress in Narrowing the Development Gap in the
ASEAN, revealed that the development gap between Cambodia-Lao PDR-Myanmar-Vietnam
(CLMV) countries and ASEAN-6 composed of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
and Thailand remains wide, even if there are marked improvements in narrowing social and
economic inequality between CLM and the ASEAN-6. Vietnam, however, has shown a stellar
performance even surpassing the Philippines.

The OPAPP which submitted its inputs on 3 July 2019 brought to the attention of the DFA a
particular assertion regarding education which might need to be substantiated with data and
recommended the inclusion of the sector of the children and the youth among the sectors that tend
to occupy vulnerable employment.

17. ASEAN Prize 2019

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The DFA requested agencies to disseminate the information on the re-opening of the call for
nominations of the ASEAN Prize 2019. The PPU drafted the response to the DFA submitted on 29
August 2019 informing them of OPAPP’s support to this Award and that we shall be cascading the
re-opening of the nominations to our peace partners. The call for nominations was coordinated with
the Communications and Public Affairs Unit for posting at the agency’s website.

18. Philippine Development Plan (PDP) Regional Development Plan Consultations for the
Midterm Updating. In line with the Midterm Updating for the Philippine Development Plan
2017-2022 with the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), the Regional
Development Consultation aimed to assess the performance and priority strategies aligned
to Chapter 17 on “Attaining Just and Lasting Peace”. OPAPP, through the Planning and
Compliance Unit (PCU), attended the national consultations with line agencies and
stakeholders in the following regions: Koronadal City (Region XII), Baguio City (CAR),
Pagadian City (Region IX), and Cotabato City (BARMM).

The Strategic Framework and the 2016-2018 Assessment of Performance and Proposed Priority
Strategies of the Planning Committee on Peace, Security, and Public Order under the 17th Chapter
of the PDP were presented by OPAPP and inputs to the PDP were solicited from the stakeholders
through the conducted workshops.

19. Pre-State of the Nation Address (SONA) Forum. OPAPP, through the Planning and
Compliance Unit and the Communications and Public Affairs Unit, participated in the
Planning and Strategic Communications Technical Working Group meetings of the Security,
Justice and Peace Cabinet Cluster (SJPCC) providing inputs for the Pre-SONA event at the
SMX Convention Center, Davao City on 17 July 2019 and SONA on 21 July 2019.

D. Peace constituency expanded, nurtured and sustained

OPAPP continued to engage stakeholders, networks, supporters and partners in the implementation
of programs of the peace process, to seek recommendations, exchange best practices, promote the
culture of dialogue, and strengthen peacebuilding and collaborative efforts. For the quarter, OPAPP
activities were the following:

1. Myanmar CSOs, political parties learn from the Philippine Peace Process experience

Representatives of civil society organizations and political parties from Myanmar visited OPAPP to
learn about the Philippine peace process, specifically the security sector mechanism and reforms
being carried out by the national government.

The delegation was composed of members of the Ta’ang (Palaung) National Party, Kayin People’s
Party, Tai-Leng (Red Shan) Nationalities Development Party, and Tagaung Institute of Political
Studies (TIPS). The group showed great interest in the implementation of the Normalization Phase
under the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB).

In October 2015, the Myanmar leadership signed the National Ceasefire Agreement with ethnic
rebel groups including the Karen National Union and Restoration Council of Shan State which finally
brought peace to the country. The Myanmar government’s armed conflict with various ethnic groups
in the country was known to be the world’s longest civil war which lasted for 70 years.

The field study tour was organized by the Ateneo Initiative for Southeast Asian Studies in
partnership with the Human Security Advocates.

2. Mindanao religious leaders rally behind “Document on Human Fraternity for World
Peace and Living Together”

In a gathering of top Catholic and Muslim leaders in Davao City, the Catholic Bishops Conference of
the Philippines (CBCP) and the Bishops Ulama Conference (BUC) expressed support to the the
“Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together.” The document was issued
by Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi, United Arab
Emirates. The event in Davao City last 14 August 2019, organized by the Ateneo de Davao
University and the BUC called for healing and reconciliation in the Bangsamoro and support for key
principles expressed in the document:

a. Dialogue, understanding and the widespread promotion of a culture of tolerance, acceptance

of others and of living together peacefully would contribute significantly to reducing many economic,
social, political and environmental problems that weigh so heavily on a large part of humanity.

b. Dialogue among believers means coming together in the vast space of spiritual, human and
shared social values, and from here, transmitting the highest moral virtues that religions aim for.
c. The protection of the places of worship – synagogues, churches and mosques – is a duty
guaranteed by religions, human values, laws and international agreements.
d. Terrorism is deplorable and threatens the security of people, be they in the East or the West,
the North or the South, and disseminates panic, terror and pessimism, but this is not due to religion
even when terrorists instrumentalize it.

3.   Celebration of Eid’l Adha

OPAPP, in solidarity with Muslim brothers and sisters, commemorated Eid’l Adha. Muslim
communities in Mindanao and other parts of the country called for peace, reconciliation and
solidarity. OPAPP joined former BIAF MILF Commander, now BTA member Abdullah Macapaar in
Camp Bilal in observance of the Eid’l Adha.

3. 2019 National Peace Consciousness Month Celebration

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The month of September was declared as the “National Peace Consciousness Month” by virtue of
Proclamation No. 675 dated 20 July 2004. This is pursuant to the thrust of the Government to instill
greater consciousness and understanding among the Filipino people on the comprehensive peace
process and to strengthen and sustain institutional and popular support for and participation in this
effort. This is also in line with the global movement spearheaded by the United Nations to promote
a Culture of Peace based on nonviolence, respect for fundamental rights and freedoms, tolerance,
understanding and solidarity.

The Proclamation mandates the OPAPP to be the lead Government agency to coordinate and
monitor the observance of the National Peace Consciousness Month. It also enjoins and
encourages all concerned government agencies and instrumentalities and members of the private
sector and civil society groups to initiate and participate in the celebration through relevant and
meaningful activities.

It is for this purpose that a number of activities in the were implemented by peace partners in the
different parts of the country. Some of the most notable activities for the month-long Celebration
include the following:

a. Opening of the 2019 National Peace Consciousness Month and Ringing of the Peace Bell, 2
September 2019, World Peace Bell site, in Quezon City.
b. Decommissioning of the MILF’s Forces and Weapons, 7 September 2019, Old Provincial
Capitol, Simuay, Sultan Kudarat
c. Opening of National Peace Consciousness Month, 10 September 2019, Marawi City, Lanao
Del Sur
d. Intrafaith Dialogue, 12 September 2019, Butig, Lanao Del Sur
e. Disposition of Arms and Forces of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB, 19 September 2019, 3ID, Jamindan,
Capiz
f. #Peacified Peace Fair, 28 September 2019, Circuit Ayala Malls , Quezon City
g. Serbisyo Caravan, 30 September 2019, Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental
h. Publication of the State of the Peace Process Report (SOPR) covering August 2018 to August
2019
i. Closing Ceremony of The 2019 National Peace Consciousness Month and The OPAPP 26th
Founding Anniversary, 30 September 2019, at 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Philippine International Convention
Center (PICC), Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City

A. OPAPP's organizational capacity improved

1. Development of the OPAPP’s Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms. The

development of the OPAPP’s FRS Implementing Guidance was completed, which will be
presented to the OPAPP’s Management and Executive Committee for approval. The FRS is a
platform that provides the citizens, its partners, and other project stakeholders the avenue to
be heard. It is a medium that allows the flow of information for complaints, grievances, and
suggestions with regards to the implementation of OPAPP’s peacebuilding interventions. The
OPAPP’s FRS Implementing Guidelines provides a comprehensive overview of the system
and processes governing the FRS starting on how the feedback is received, collected,
analyzed, responded to, tracked, and monitored.

A review of the Conflict-Sensitive and Peace Promoting -Citizen-led Monitoring (CSPP-CLM)

Manual was held to inform the design of the succeeding activities following its development in 2018.
The CSPP-CLM is envisioned to increase citizen participation in peacebuilding through mobilization
and capacitation of local stakeholders on conflict-sensitivity and peace promotion, social
accountability, and governance. The Terms of Reference reflecting the activities will be finalized in
the next quarter.

2. Drafting of the OPAPP’s Strategic Framework 2019-2022. The 2019-2022 OPAPP Strategic
Peace and Development Framework (SPDF) was conceptualized to reflect its program strategies
and activities in alignment with the peace and security component of the Philippine Development
Plan (PDP). The SPDF will be the basis of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning
(MEAL) framework of all programs, projects, and activities of the Agency from 2019-2022. Once
completed, the SPDF will be presented to the Management and Executive Committees for review
and approval. In September 2019, an initial effort to update OPAPP’s data holdings was also held
where a request was sent to different national agencies to secure specific information on variables
and indicators related to peace, conflict, and security. These datasets are relevant to the Conflict
Vulnerability Index (CVI) database and other data requirements to assess the implementation of
interventions supported by the OPAPP.

3. CSPP Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) System for Peace
Tables and Programs

a. Normalization Program. During the conduct of the Normalization Monitoring and

Evaluation Workshops in May and July 2019 the OPAPP- MEU provided technical guidance
on the development of the Normalization results framework and monitoring and evaluation
plans and system in alignment with the 2019-2022 OPAPP’s Strategic Plan. More specifically,
the MEU provided inputs and suggested revisions to the participating Normalization
mechanisms to help clarify the horizontal logic of the program outputs, indicators,
operational definitions, and data collection methodology.

In September 2019, an assessment report on the socio-economic assistance provided to the 145
decommissioned combatants of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) was also produced. The
report intends to to help inform the succeeding government’s assistance to the MILF combatants to
be decommissioned. Similarly, the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit also provided main technical
support in developing the draft 2019-2022 roadmap for transitional justice and reconciliation.

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b. Operationalization of Clarificatory Implementing Document – Information System
(CIDIS). The CIDIS serves as a comprehensive database of projects for rebel returnees and
their individual profiles under the RPMP/RPA/ABB/TPG peace process and helps standardize
the data relative to indicators and interventions by automating the generation of monitoring
reports. For this quarter, the CIDIS was enhanced to address the required data fields
particularly the automation of the necessary templates for the decommissioning process.
The Results Framework for the Clarificatory Implementing Document under the
RPMP/RPA/ABB/TPG peace process is being developed, which will then serve as the basis
for further enhancing the CIDIS.

On 15-17 September 2019, the Peace Accords Management Unit was assisted in the
decommissioning process, particularly in profiling the9 members of the Tabara-Paduano Group or
KAPATIRAN members using the CIDIS. Specifically, the CIDIS was used to authenticate and
validate the information related to TPG membership.

c. PAMANA Program. The 2019 PAMANA evaluation study was commissioned by the National
Economic Development Authority (NEDA) to assess the extent that the PAMANA program
objectives have been achieved and to inform the updating of the 2017-2022 Philippine Development
Plan. On 31 July 2019, the initial findings of the evaluation study focusing on the implementation of
PAMANA projects in Negros and Panay was presented by the Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA)
and revealed that there is a generally positive perception on the impact of the PAMANA projects to
the members of the People’s Organizations despite there being a significant number of respondents
reporting a neutral perception. The IPA also discussed that around 60% of the respondents
reported awareness of the PAMANA program and being a PAMANA project beneficiary. The final
report of the evaluation study will be submitted by end of October 2019. The MEU reviewed the
initial reports submitted by the IPA and provided comments to improve the structure th for Culture of
Peace); and CSOs and INGOs such as the Centre for Humanita

During the reporting period, a briefer on the PAMANA program was also produced to highlight some
of the findings from previous PAMANA evaluation studies, including lessons, good practices, and
challenges in the implementation of PAMANA projects.

4th Quarter

1.      Enhancement of OPAPP’s Internal Planning, Programming and Budgeting Processes

a. OPAPP Strategic Planning Workshop | 23-24 October 2019, Richmonde Hotel,

Ortigas, Pasig City. The Planning and Compliance Unit (PCU) of OPAPP in coordination with the
Policy and Planning Office (PPO), facilitated the conduct of the workshop attended by Management
Committee and Senior Technical Staff of OPAPP. It aimed to review and assess internal OPAPP
processes and systems, program implementation, and external issues and concerns. A review of
OPAPP’s 2019-2022 Strategic Plan was also done in order to update outputs and indicators. With
the guidance of Secretary Galvez, existing implementation and support services were organized into
seven (7) core programs aligning to the Six-Point Peace and Development Agenda. Program
Directors were also identified to be the accountable officers and lead for each core program and to
facilitate lateral and vertical coordination within the agency.

b. Performance Governance System (PGS) | 25 November 2019, Agustin I Bldg.,

Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The OPAPP started the adoption of the Performance Governance
System (PGS) for the agency. The Strategic Positioning intervention was led by the Institute for
Solidarity in Asia (ISA) to clarify with the Executive and Management Committees the articulation of
the agency’s overall direction and strategy map. The Vision, Mission and Core Values of the agency
were also revisited to update and align to organizational and societal outcomes and goals.

c. Establishment of the Program and Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) for OPAPP. The
Program and Budget Advisory Committee (PBAC) was created and established on 18 October 2019
in order to institute efficient prioritization, management and monitoring of OPAPP programs vis-à-vis
budget and expenditure. The mechanism serves as an advisory body to assist the OPAPP
Management in determining priorities, discussions on allotment/aligning of OPAPP funds, ensure
check-and-balance, transparency and accountability in the planning, programming, accounting and
execution systems of OPAPP.

Strengthening government peace and development institutions and mechanisms to increase

their responsiveness to peace, conflict, and security issues

1. Mainstreaming the Conflict Sensitive and Peace Promoting (CSPP) Practice

Conflict-Sensitivity and Peace Promotion Practice (CSPP) for the Task Force Bangon Marawi
(TFBM) | 16-17 December 2019 . The OPAPP, through the PPU in coordination with the Early
Recovery and Rehabilitation (ERR) Team, conducted a training on Conflict-Sensitivity and Peace
Promotion Practice (CSPP) for the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) member agencies.

Thirty-five (35) key officers and representatives from different member agencies such as the
Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) including the Philippine National Police (PNP),
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP), Department
of National Defense (DND) including the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Provincial
Government of Lanao del Sur, and the City Government of Marawi City, and composed of sixteen
(16) males and nineteen (19) females, participated in the training and were capacitated on the
CSPP practice.

The activity was graced by DND Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano, who gave an inspirational message
for the participants.

2. Mainstreaming and Promotion of Peace Education in Formal Educational Institutions and

Non-Formal Organizations

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Learners and Schools as Zones of Peace Conference held on 10 December 2019 at Marco Polo
Hotel, Pasig City. The activity aimed to promote the protection of learners and schools against
violence and armed conflict, being zones of peace. OPAPP was represented by Dir. Padilla-Salvan
and served as a member of Panel 3 Discussion: Peace for Education.

Discussions centered on the cases of Bangilo ES of Abra, Licop IS of Mati City, and Sta. Cruz ES of
Sorsogon, which highlighted the shared responsibility of communities, government, civil society, and
even parties to conflict to maintain a peaceful, secure, and conducive environment for learning.

3. Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE)

a. “Advancing and Sustaining Good Governance and Community Action Towards

Resilience and Empowerment (AS2G-CARE) Project: Basilan Farmers’ Exposure Tour.” On
14 October 2019, a Technical Working Group (TWG) meeting among OPAPP, Balay Mindanaw,
and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) – J3 on the Exposure Program of Assistance to the
surfacing local extremist groups (LEGs) was convened, at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The
OPAPP, through the PPU, provided inputs on the proposed Exposure Program for the surfacing
LEGs which aimed to promote educational and agricultural exchange to help develop mutual
understanding between Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) returnees and the communities that the former
shall visit for the program. OPAPP provided financial support to the “Advancing and Sustaining
Good Governance and Community Action Towards Resilience and Empowerment (AS2G-CARE)
Project: Basilan Farmers’ Exposure Tour” and facilitated the sponsorship of the dinner of the AS2G-
CARE delegation composed of former ASG th for Culture of Peace); and

b. 2nd Inter-agency Meeting on the National Action Plan on Preventing Violent Extremism
(NAP P/CVE), on 24 October 2019, at DILG Central Office. The said meeting was a follow through
discussion of the consolidated inputs on the draft implementation plan of the NAP P/CVE. The
meeting included a workshop on the existing programs and projects of the agencies involved in the
implementation of the NAP P/CVE, that correspond to the proposed interventions outlined in the
Plan. The OPAPP, through the PPU, provided inputs during the updating of the agencies on the
implementation of their PCVE initiatives and during the workshop, the OPAPP cited the programs,
projects and activities of the agency that address violent extremism.

c. Executive Order on the NAP P/CVE “Directing All Relevant Government Agencies And
Instrumentalities to Adopt and Implement the National Action Plan on Preventing and
Countering Violent Extremism.” On 18 November 2019, the OPAPP officially transmitted its
comments on the draft. The OPAPP, through PPU, recommended that all relevant provisions
relative to the peace process are integrated in the draft EO on the NAP P/CVE. It also proposed the
promotion of healing and reconciliation of affected communities and individuals as one of the
objectives of the NAP P/CVE. Among the other major proposed inputs was the addition of the
following priority sectors and sub-lead agencies:
i. Victims’ families (including orphans and widows of killed VE fighters), survivors
and their families (not living in vulnerable communities) – with the Department of Social Welfare and
Development (DSWD)
ii. Vulnerable Communities - particularly victims’ families (including orphans and
widows of killed VE fighters), survivors and their families – with the Department of Interior and Local
Government (DILG)
iii. Surfacing violent extremists and their families – with the Department of National
Defense (DND)

d. NAP P/CVE Implementation Plan. In response to the request of DILG NAP P/CVE Program
Management Office (PMO) for agencies involved in the implementation of NAP P/CVE for their
respective implementation plan, the OPAPP, through the PPU which coordinated with different
units, consolidated inputs comprised of programs, projects and activities lined up for 2020 to 2022
that respond to the interventions enumerated in the Plan. The OPAPP also recommended the
inclusion of interventions that target surfacing local extremist groups, their families and communities,
the survivors, orphans and widows of violent extremism as beneficiaries and the agency that may
take the lead on such interventions. These were received by the DILG last 16 December 2019.

e. “A Festival of Love and Peace” on 4 October 2019 in Basilan. The OPAPP provided
support to the activity organized by the Save the Children of War Association. The activity aimed to
culminate the healing process of five hundred (500) psychologically pre-assessed participating
children of war from the different barangays of Hadji Mohammad Ajul, Basilan, who are children of
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Abu Sayyaf
former combatants who underwent the Program Against Violent Extremism (PAVE).

The OPAPP held various activities including women’s conversations with the widows of the armed
conflict. During the said activity, the PPU was able to gather information and insights on possible
interventions and mechanisms for the drafting of a proposed program for orphans and widows of
armed conflict.

f. Forum and Workshop on the Filipino Youth and Violent Extremism on 7 November 2019
in Zamboanga City. The objective of the activity was to discuss the role of the youth in preventing
violent extremism. The OPAPP, represented by Dir. Pamela Ann S. Padilla-Salvan, served as
resource person for the topic on “Empowering the Youth to Prevent Violent Extremism:
Strengthening Governance to Prevent Violent Extremism.” The participants were informed of the
various initiatives and interventions that they can pursue individually or collectively as responsible
and peace-promoting citizens who wish to contribute in curbing violent extremism.

g. Indigenous Peoples Master Plan 2020-2024 Launching and Donors Forum on 29

November 2019 at New Camelot Hotel, Quezon City. The activity aimed to present the IP Master
Plan (2020-2024) and Strategic Plan (2019-2022), as well as gather responses from the donors and
discuss the appropriate next steps. The OPAPP was able to gather updates and information on the
NCIP’s IPMP (2020-2024) and SP (2019-2022) and provide inputs on the agency’s existing
programs and projects responding to the Plans.

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h. DILG Consultation Workshop on the Healing and Reconciliation for Communities held
on 3 and 16 December 2019 at Brentwood Suites, Quezon City. The Workshop aimed to provide
an update on the peace situation in the country and on the P/CVE, present the consolidated results
of the Key Informant Interviews (KII) with CPP/NDF/NPA Former Rebels on Healing and
Reconciliation, discuss the existing Healing and Reconciliation Framework for FRs and LEG
surrenderees, and concepts on community-based approaches on Healing and Reconciliation.

The OPAPP presented the Philippine Peace Process as an input to the Workshop and participated
in the said activity during which representatives were able to gather information on Healing and
Reconciliation framework and approaches for FRs and LEG surrenderees, their families and
communities, which was crafted by OPAPP way back in 2016 and is being revisited. The OPAPP
also provided inputs during the open forum and the workshop. The output of the activity shall serve
as an initial document that shall be enhanced in further engagements.

4. Interreligious Dialogue/Interfaith Dialogue

“ASEAN Women Interfaith Dialogue: Promoting Understanding for an Inclusive and Peaceful
Society”, Jakarta, 12-13 November 2019. The ASEAN Women Interfaith Dialogue is part of the
ASEAN-IPR’s efforts in building peace, conflict management and resolution as well as to push
forward gender mainstreaming in interfaith dialogue.

OPAPP representative Dir. Pamela Ann Padilla-Salvan, formed part of the Philippine Delegation,
together with the other Philippine delegates from the DFA (Amb. Elizabeth Buensuceso), members
of the ASEAN Women for Peace Registry (AWPR) (Ms. Amina T. Rasul, Ms. Teresita Quintos-
Deles, Dr. Gloria Jumamil-Mercado Ph.D); and, Dr. Maria Teresa Guingona-Africa Ph.D. who was
particularly chosen to be part of the Philippine Delegation having knowledge and expertise in
interfaith dialogue and peacebuilding.

Inputs were also provided by OPAPP in the break-out group on the topic Enhancing and
Strategizing Partnership between Government and Civil Society Towards Social Inclusivity. The
session focused on how governments and civil society can enhance and strategize their partnership
to address access to funding and capacity building for civil society; creating a platform for greater
communication; formulating policy and initiatives through community-based needs; and, identify
strategic opportunities and leverage each other’s strengths to achieve inclusive and peaceful
society.

5. Constituency-building for Support to the Peace Process

a. Inter-agency Preparatory Meeting for the First Philippine-European Union Partnership

and Cooperation Agreement Joint Committee Meeting, on 10 December 2019, at DFA, in
Pasay City. The OPAPP provided comments on the draft agenda. It will then help prepare the
agency’s official inputs on the said forthcoming meeting including the materials relative to the peace
process for reference of the PH delegation to the 1 st PH-EU Joint Committee Meeting.

b. 5th Philippine-Norway Bilateral Consultations was held on 18 December 2019 at DFA, in

Pasay City. The OPAPP provided updates on the Philippine Peace Process, particularly on the
MILF and CNN/NDF/NPA peace processes. The Consultations serve as a mechanism for dialogue
and consultation on a wide-range of bilateral issues between the Philippines and Norway.

6. Security Sector Reform

a. 7th Security Sector Reform Workshop on Marine Security Reform and Governance
(SSR/SSC) held on 2 October 2019 at the NDCP, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. The Workshop
aimed to discuss the state of the Philippine Security Sector Reform, examine the state of the
country’s efforts towards addressing maritime security concerns, discuss other underlying factors
that affect maritime security, and identify SSG/SSR measures that can reduce maritime security
concerns and sustain such efforts. The OPAPP was able to provide inputs during the workshop
breakout sessions by identifying the issues related to SSR in the peace process, as well as,
measures that address such issues.

b. Southeast Asia (SEA) Security Sector Governance Forum 2019 held on 7-9 October
2019 in Antipolo City. The OPAPP attended and participated in the Forum, which aimed to
provide an avenue to facilitate the SEA region-wide exchange and debate on Key Security Sector
Governance (SSG) challenges and opportunities and Security Sector Development/Reform (SSD/R)
requirements for Southeast Asian region as a whole, as well as for individual countries. It also
aimed to contribute towards achieving the overall goal of the Asia-Pacific Security Sector
Governance Network.

The participants were oriented on SSGR’s concepts and principles and their application. The
OPAPP was able to provide technical inputs during the sessions and highlighted the best practices
related to SSGR in the Philippine Peace Process, and gather information and best practices from
other countries that participated in the forum.

c. Group Research Presentation of the AFP Command and General Staff College Class 66
for the Peace, Security, and Development Course Module (PSD), on 4 October 2019, the Fort
Bonifacio. OPAPP, through the PPU’s Dir. Padilla-Salvan, served as a member of the panel of
evaluators in the Group Research presentations of CGSC Class 66. The PPU provided comments
and inputs to the presentations of the 6 Seminar Groups.

OPAPP SYSTEMS AND BUSINESS PROCESSES ARE IMPROVED

1. Setting up of OPAPP’s Transparency and Accountability Mechanisms

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 a. Feedback Response System (FRS). The OPAPP Transparency and Accountability
Mechanism was pursued with the development of the OPAPP Feedback and Response System
(FRS). The FRS is envisioned to provide beneficiaries, partners, and stakeholders the platform to
raise their inquiries, sentiments, suggestions and/ or grievances on OPAPP’s programs, projects
and activities. An Office Order to adopt FRS in the program operations, including its Implementation
Guidance has already been drafted, which is currently under review by the OPAPP Management
Committee. With the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (MEU) as the FRS Secretariat, a series of
activities will be held in the succeeding quarter to finalize and pilot the implementation of the FRS
across all programs.

b. Concept Note on CSPP–Community Centered Monitoring (CCM) Training for

PAMANA Partners. A concept note on CSPP-CCM was developed and was forwarded to the
PAMANA-NPMO. The CCM specifically intends to increase the awareness among partner national
government agencies and local stakeholders on the importance of CSPP-CCM in the PAMANA
program implementation; increase the awareness among partner national government agencies
and local stakeholders on the importance of CSPP-CCM in the PAMANA program implementation;
produce CSPP-CCM tools that are tailored and appropriate to identified PAMANA areas and
interventions; improve the capacity of the PAMANA partners in applying the CSPP-CCM tools in
project implementation; and promote the CSPP-CCM as an integral approach in the implementation
of the PAMANA program.

2. CSPP-MEAL System for Peace Tables and Programs

a. Results-based Management Workshop on 29-30 October 2019 in Mandaluyong City. A

Results-based Management Workshop was conducted and attended by 37 participants from the
different Operating and Support Units of OPAPP. The activity enabled the participants to familiarize
some basic concepts on Monitoring and Evaluation and be equipped with skills that are relevant to
results-based management. The Theory of Change, Results Frameworks, and Logical Frameworks
representing the seven core programs of OPAPP were initially formulated, which will then be
enhanced in the succeeding workshops to form the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and
Learning System for each Program. A similar workshop will be held for the different Normalization
mechanisms in January 2020 to explicitly draw and articulate the desired objectives and intended
results of various interventions under the four components of the Normalization Program, and the
Normalization Program as a whole.

b. The PAMANA Evaluation Study. Technical feedback based on the review of the findings
of the draft PAMANA Evaluation Study was forwarded to the National Economic Development
Authority (NEDA). A series of consultations and technical meetings attended by PAMANA partner
agencies such as the Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Public Works
and Highways, and Department of Defense, waer also held to inform and discuss the results of the
evaluation study. Commissioned by the NEDA in partnership with the UNDP, the PAMANA
Evaluation Study sought to determine the challenges, gaps, and lessons learned from the PAMANA
implementation in the previous years and assess the extent by which PAMANA has achieved its
objectives, and its contributions to achieving the PDP subsector outcomes. It is anticipated that the
findings of the study may help inform the future planning and programming for PAMANA in terms of
institutional and implementation arrangements of its projects and activities.

Further to the program-level evaluation, a terms of reference was also formulated for the “Project
Review and Evaluation of PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA) FY 2018 Projects under
the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).” This proposed activity seeks to learn
about the successes and failures to improve both current and future PAMANA projects as well as
deepen the knowledge and understanding of the assumptions, options, and limits of national and
local level partnerships in PAMANA project implementation to contribute to the improvement of its
policies, processes, and methods.

3. Drafting of the OPAPP’s Strategic Framework 2019-2022. The 2019-2022 OPAPP

Strategic Peace and Development Framework (SPDF) was conceptualized to reflect its program
strategies and activities aligning to the Philippine Development Plan (PDP). The SPDF will be the
basis of the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) framework of all programs,
projects, and activities of the Agency from 2019-2022. Once completed, the SPDF will be presented
to the Management and Executive Committees for review and approval. In September 2019, an
initial effort to update OPAPP’s data holdings was also held where a request was sent to different
national agencies to secure specific information on variables and indicators related to peace,
conflict, and security. These datasets are relevant to the Conflict Vulnerability Index (CVI) database
and other data requirements to assess the implementation of interventions supported by the
OPAPP.

Closure Agreement Secretariat - A. Immediate conclusion of the peace process with the Cordillera Bodong Administration
( GPH-CBA/CPLA and GPH- – Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) and the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng
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RPM-P/RPA/ABB Closure Manggagawang Pilipino/ Revolutionary Proletarian Army/ Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPMP-
Program) RPA/ABB)

With the concurrence of national agencies on the completion document to the 2000 GPH-RPM-
P/RPA/ABB Peace Process known as the Clarificatory Implementing Document (CID), OPAPP
through Secretary Galvez, reaffirmed and reassured the Tabara Paduano Group/Kapatiran para sa
Progresibong Panlipunan Inc. (TPG/Kapatiran) of the faster implementation of commitments. He
maintained that there is readiness of Government through the different line agencies to implement
the components of the CID. The OPAPP Legal Affairs Office has reviewed the CID and found it
“legally in order and that the suggestions of other agencies have been properly incorporated.”
OPAPP shall recommend the signing of the CID, with all agencies on board to support its
implementation, namely: PNP/DILG, DSWD, PhilHealth, CHED, DENR, AFP/DND, and DOJ.

OPAPP organized a dialogue with the TPG/Kapatiran in the Headquarters of 3rd Infantry Division,
Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz on 26 March 2019 where Sec. Galvez cited the peace agreement
with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG/KAPATIRAN as a successful example of the localized peace
engagements being advocated by government.

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The draft CID has five components: 1) disposition of forces and arms with provision of interim
security arrangements; 2) socio-economic reintegration; 3) provision on the restoration of civil and
political rights; 4) community peace dividends for communities influenced by TPG; and, 5) TPG
institutional transformation.

The scope and coverage are as follows:

- Areas of Aklan, Antique, Iloilo, Negros Island, parts of Bukidnon and Davao City
- 727 profiled RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG members
- Inventoried firearms, ammunitions and explosives (344 FAs)
- 267 members and/or next-of-kin trained to form the Community Defense Group as an interim
security mechanism

Establishment and development of settlement sites towards socio-economic transformation

The components and programs will be implemented on a three-year timeline from 2019 to 2021.
OPAPP and partner national government agencies will be working together on the realization of this
three-year plan for the development of RPM-P/RPA-ABB-TPG’s communities and the
transformation of its members into productive members of society.

To implement the CID components and programs, a Joint Enforcement Monitoring Committee
(JEMC) consisting of five members is organized and functions as the implementing structure. The
members pledged to work hand in hand to fast-track the implementation of the document’s various
components. DND Undersecretary Cesar Yano, OPAPP Consultant Milo Ibrado, Mrs. Veronica
Tabara and Mr. Ramel Farol from KAPATIRAN, and Pastor Noel Villarba as third party
representative, are the current members of the JEMC.
Meanwhile, Veronica Tabara, chairperson of the KAPATIRAN, committed that her group will fulfill all
their commitments under the disposition of firearms and forces component of the CID. Mrs. Tabara
said she will also ensure the full transformation of her group’s members.

Pending the signing of the CID, OPAPP, through the JEMC, already completed the following
activities:
- Complete profiling of the 727 Kapatiran members
- Concept of Support and Security Arrangements
- Crafted the training plan for the interim security arrangements (community defense group)

Components of the CID

· Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF) and Security Arrangements

OPAPP participated in the meeting organized by AFP PDO on 18 January in Camp Aguinaldo to
discuss the status of training of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG/Kapatiran. Several issues were raised
during the meeting, such as source of funds for the sustenance and deployment of RPMP/RPA/ABB-
TPG members in 2020; technicalities in the provision of subsistence allowances; procurement of
ammunition; list of names from the TPG; program of instruction for the training (need also to thresh
out the details of the Livelihood Skills Training component with TPG); and, deployment areas of
TPG members in resettlement sites that still need preparations and area development. Prior to this
meeting, an agreement was reached that a detachment will first need to be constructed to cater to
the interim security group to be deployed. For Ibajay, Aklan, there is a PhP2M budget under the
LGU allocated for a detachment. However, for other sites, OPAPP has to source fund allocation for
the detachments’ construction. Some 267 RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG th for Culture of Peace); and
CSOs and INGOs such as the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (CHD). firearms inventory has
been carried out in collaboration among AFP and PNP local units and Kapatiran chapters in
Bukidnon, Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Iloilo and Antique.

· Socio-economic Reintegration
1) DENR – OPAPP Forest Guard Program
A total of one hundred twenty-eight (128) profiled members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB (TPG) were re-
hired as forest guards upon the recommendation of OPAPP. The 128 TPG members are broken
down as follows: PENRO Aklan – 14; PENRO Antique – 22; PENRO Iloilo – 6, PENRO Negros
Occidental – 58, DENR Region VII – 18, DENR Region X – 10. The DENR has cited the
contribution of the forest guards in the government’s thrust towards environmental sustainability and
forest protection.

Settlement Sites

Facilitation of issuance of tenurial instruments and Peace and Development Community

(PDC) sites
Memorandum of Agreement and Community-based Forest Management Agreements (CBFMAs)
have been issued for the five peace and development community (PDC) sites identified in 2017 and
2018. These agreements grant the members of the TPG/Kapatiran temporary occupation and use
of a portion of the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). This is a production sharing agreement
between DENR and TPG/Kapatiran for a period of 25 years, renewable for another 50 years and
shall provide tenurial security and incentives to develop, utilize and manage a specific portion of
forest land. Development Plans have been formulated for the five PDC sites through an inter-
agency mechanism. Unfunded projects will be proposed for funding for PAMANA 2020.

Four sites in Janiuay, Iloilo, and EB Magalona, Hinigaran and Cauayan, all in Negros Occidental,
with total land area of some 63 hectares have been identified as proposed congregated sites. In
partnership with NHA, OPAPP shall pursue the development of the congregated areas. For 2020,
funds are proposed to be lodged with NHA.

On 12 February 2019, OPAPP organized the 1st organizational meeting of the OPAPP-DND-AFP
Joint Project Management Team (JPMT) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Discussions during the
meeting focused on the following agenda items: (a) Updating on the status of tenurial instruments by
OPAPP; (b) Updating on the start-up requirements by AFP OTCE; and, (c) Updating on the training
and deployment of the 267 RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG by 3ID. Also discussed were the JPMT
operationalization and activities. Action points were identified to move

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forward the implementation of community infrastructure development projects, particularly the site
development and core shelter construction in Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Kabankalan, Negros
Occidental, and Ibajay, Aklan to be undertaken by the AFP OTCE and on the training of 267
TPG/Kapatiran members in community defense which can start parallel to the construction of the
core shelters.

Secretary Galvez met with DILG Secretary Eduardo Aňo on 22 March 2019 to discuss OPAPP’s
institutional partnership with DILG for the implementation of interventions in support of the peace
process, particularly through PAyapa at MAsaganang PamayaNAn (PAMANA). The following
points were raised with DILG: a) continued partnership with OPAPP in the infrastructure
development of the settlement sites despite the delay in the signing of tenurial instruments (CBFMA
and MOA), since processes were subject to applicable rules of DENR; b) commencement of
projects for settlement sites in Negros Occidental with funds downloaded to PLGU of Negros
Occidental upon signing of MOA among DENR, OPAPP and TPG/Kapatiran); c) exploration of re-
programming and inclusion in 2020 GAA of reverted funds for the infrastructure development of the
settlement sites.

Congregated sites
On 20 March, OPAPP conducted a socialized housing site visit for some twenty-four (24)
TPG/Kapatiran members based in the NCR in a location at Bronze Ville, Brgy. Halang, Naic, Cavite.
The NHA approved on 18 January, OPAPP’s request for the provision of socialized housing for
members of the TPG/Kapatiran in Bronze Ville, Brgy. Halang, Naic, Cavite.
3) Social Protection Program
PAMANA-PhilHealth Sponsored Program
A total of 9,402 individuals were enrolled to the PAMANA-PhilHealth sponsored program for 2018.
Of these, 439 are TPG members and 8,963 from identified 100 barangays under the Community
Peace Dividend areas.

On 12 March a total of 295 profiled RPA TPG members and 1,550 individuals from CPD areas as
additional beneficiaries to the program for FY 2019 was endorsed by OPAPP.

OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program

There are 60 ongoing grantees reported as of AY 2018-2019. From the 60 ongoing grantees, 9 of
these are next of kin of RPA TPG and 51 are from the identified CPD areas.

OPAPP is constantly monitoring the fund release status of ten (10) study grant applicants endorsed
to CHED in 2018. Per CHED Central Office, these applicants have been approved as grantees but
are yet to receive their corresponding financial assistance since they have not been able to identify
a fund source yet.
· Community Peace Dividends (CPD)

To jumpstart a sustainable process of development with support of local governments and

stakeholders, grants and assistance to support livelihood and enterprise development, have been
provided to 100 communities identified by the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG as community peace
dividends. These areas are the following: 91 barangays in Negros and Panay Islands; 6 barangays
in Davao City; 2 barangays in Bukidnon; 1 barangay in Ilocos Sur.

In line with the action point of the JEMC relative to the CPD for 100 barangays identified by the
TPG/Kapatiran, OPAPP continued to coordinate with the AFP PDO on the results of the conduct of
quick status updating of projects under the DSWD Sustainable Livelihood Program. Based on
DSWD records, some ninety-six (96) Sustainable Livelihood Program Associations (SLPAs) have
received an amount of PhP500,000.00 each as seed capital (for a total of PhP50M for all areas,
starting November 2016 until the first quarter of 2018) based on their approved livelihood project
proposals. These SLPAs are now implementing various projects ranging from community
enterprise and trading, animal raising and agricultural production.
· Release of Alleged Political Offenders

The release of alleged political offenders (APOs) aims to restore the civil and political rights of
concerned RPM-P/RPA/ABB members. Towards this, OPAPP has initiated the review of cases
involving APOs and RPM-P/RPA/ABB members to determine with DOJ the possible legal remedies
available. An inventory of cases has been undertaken, as well as initial meetings with the DOJ and
the leadership of the RPMP/RPA/ABB on how the cases may be prioritized.

On 27 February, a technical meeting was conducted with Mrs. Tabara and the Civil Political Rights
team of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG in Negros Oriental.

Discussed in the meeting were the eighty-four (84) profiled TPG members who have a (HIT)
namesake or may have a pending case in Court as verified by the NBI. Said 84 profiled members of
the TPG were further reduced to 70 upon verification with Mrs. Tabara. OPAPP, in coordination
with TPG will facilitate the issuance of NBI Clearances.

Other activities of the JEMC

The Joint Enforcement Monitoring Committee (JEMC) led by Usec. Cesar Yano engaged with
implementing partners and Kapatiran-Negros Oriental on 26-28 February 26-28 in Negros Oriental
as follows:
· Coordination meeting with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO)
Negros Oriental and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) of
Dumaguete City (26 February)

The Community based Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) between DENR and Kapatiran
was awarded in 2017 granting Kapatiran Negros Oriental Chapter responsibility to manage 267.93
hectares of forestland in the tri-boundaries of Brgy Jantianon, Amlan; Brgy San Miguel, Tanjay; and,
Brgy Enrique Villanueva, Sibulan. As a CBFMA holder, the Kapatiran is expected to craft a
Community Resource Management Framework (CRMF) and 5-year action plan to operationalize the
CBFMA.

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OPAPP also discussed with PENRO the status of the National Greening Program (NGP)
implementation under FY 2017 & 2018 in the Peace and Development Community site in the Tri-
boundaries of Amlan, Tanjay and Sibulan, Negros Oriental. For 2017, the DENR has contracted the
Kapatiran for a total of one hundred forty-seven (147) hectares for seedling production and
plantation establishment (100% completed) and one hundred seventy-nine (179) hectares in 2018,
which is still on-going.

During the meeting, the PENRO informed the group that the finalization of CRMF, one of the
requirements of CBFMA, is still pending due to unresolved issue of land claims with Certificate of
Land Ownership Award (CLOA) which apparently overlaps within the Kapatiran CBFMA area. A
series of consultation meetings and dialogues were initiated by DENR but the issue remains
unresolved. The PENRO revealed that in those meetings, despite their efforts to explain to the
claimants that DENR is the agency mandated to classify public domain, claimants still insisted that
the contested areas were awarded to them by DAR and thereby the rightful land owners.

The dialogue among DENR, DAR, and CLOA holders resulted in the consensus to re-survey the
contested area, together with Kapatiran to determine overlapping areas and how to address this
issue.

A Site Coordinating Team (SCT) at the provincial level is being proposed to oversee implementation
of projects for the RPM-P/RPA/ABB/TPG.
· Updating of interventions in the settlement site with the Provincial Government of Negros
Oriental (26 February)

There are four (4) projects under 2015 DILG-PAMANA Fund and six (6) farm-to-market road
projects under 2017 OPAPP-PAMANA Fund downloaded to the Provincial Government of Negros
Oriental for implementation at the Peace and Development Community (PDC) Site.

Engr. Cresencio Ada of the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental said that seven (7) projects
out of nine (9) were given Notice to Proceed. He highlighted that the equipment from the contractor
is already in transit and the project is expected to commence in March 2019. OPAPP pointed out
that coordination arrangements with AFP or PNP should be initiated by the Provincial Government
and Contractor to avoid recurrence of threats and burning of equipment by CPP/NPA rebels.
· Accessing skills training on Carpentry and Masonry from Technical Education and Skills
Development Authority (TESDA) Negros Oriental (26 February)

TESDA Region VII reached out to the OPAPP Field Office-Western Visayas and discussed the
possibility of providing special skills training program to members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB/TPG.
TESDA Provincial Director Floro Ringca said that in line with the priority programs of the
Government under Executive Order 70, their office is offering scholarship programs for rebel
returnees which Kapatiran members may avail of as part of their productive mainstreaming. He
highlighted four (4) major programs, to wit:

a. Private Education Student Financial Assistance (PESFA)

b. Training for Work Scholarship Program (TWSP)
c. Skills Training for Employment Program (STEP)
d. Universal Access to Tertiary Quality Education (UAQTEA)

Training shall commence on the first week of April 2019 upon release of the approved budget.
· DPWH-OPAPP Joint Final Inspection of the PhP17M Concrete Bridge Project in Brgy, San
Miguel, Tanjay City (28 February)

The completed bridge will provide easy access to the PDC Site located in the Tri-boundaries of
Amlan, Tanjay and Sibulan, Negros Oriental where fifty-eight (58) TPG members will be resettled.
DPWH-District Engineer II invited OPAPP for a joint final inspection of the PhP17M concrete bridge
project. The activity was participated in by officials and representatives from DND, AFP, DENR,
DPWH, concerned LGU, and OPAPP.

OPAPP and DPWH conducted a joint final inspection of the completed concrete bridge project with
assistance from the 542 ECB, to check whether the approved plan and specifications in Sitio Ling-
ab, Brgy San Miguel, Tanjay City were observed.
· JEMC/OPAPP Dialogue with local partners and Kapatiran at the Peace and Development
Community (PDC) Site in Brgy. San Miguel, Tanjay City (28 February)

The event was an informal dialogue arranged by OPAPP to solicit sentiments of Kapatiran on the
current undertakings of the Government to facilitate their productive mainstreaming into society. It
was also an opportunity to strengthen support from local partners and generate commitments to
expedite program implementation.

Implementing partners from DENR, Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, and LGU Tanjay
provided updates on the following:
1. Site Development Plan
2. DENR Funded Projects
3. 2015 DILG-PAMANA & 2017 OPAPP-PAMANA FMR Projects downloaded to the Provincial
Government of Negros Oriental
4. 2017 OPAPP PAMANA Community Infrastructure and Livelihood Projects downloaded to the
Local Government of Tanjay
5. Livelihood Plans of the Kapatiran

The engagements of the JEMC and OPAPP with implementing partners resulted in the formulation
of next steps and action plans.

Completion of the 2011 Memorandum of Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong

Administration - Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA – CPLA)

The 2011 Closure Agreement between the GPH and the Cordillera Bodong Administration –
Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) covers the implementation of the following
components: (1) disposition of arms and forces; (2) economic reintegration of CPLA members; (3)
community development projects; (4) inter-municipal and inter-barangay development; (5)
documentation of the CBA-CPLA struggle; and 6) transformation of CBA-CPLA into a socio-
economic organization.

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 Compon
The completion strategy for the peace process with the CBA-CPLA will focus on the sustainability of t
the socioeconomic interventions that would facilitate the peaceful and productive lives of the former Chair
CPLA members, their families and communities. Of equal undertaking is the continuing peace and
development interventions for the Cordillera region and advocating its aspirations for autonomy.
Disposition of Arms and Forces
Security

The turning-in of firearms (FAs) and its subsequent demilitarization and disposal process is part of
the continuing commitment of both parties towards transformation of former members of the CPLA
into a potent socio-economic unarmed force supporting peace and development in the Cordillera.
OPAPP is planning for a turning in process to collect the remaining 55 FAs from the former
members of the CPLA with due considerations on effective measures to resolve issues relative to
the FAs and the alternate benefit program/intervention for those who are currently not in any socio- Socio-
economic programs. Some 353 inventoried FAs have already been turned-in and are in the custody Economic
of various provincial and municipal police stations. These FAs will be transported to the Police
Regional Office – Cordillera for demilitarization and subsequent disposal.

Confiden
Three firearms owners who submitted affidavits were contacted to provide sufficient documents Building
supporting their sworn statements. One has complied while the two others have yet to submit
documents. OPAPP is still coordinating with concerned individuals to provide sufficient documents
on the whereabouts of the supposedly turned-in firearms. Transition
l Justice
Other firearms issues will be proposed for comments/ guidance to the RFEADC (Regional Firearms,
Explosives and Ammunition Disposition Committee) of the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-
COR). Prior to the conduct of meeting with partners and other pre-demilitarization-related activities,
OPAPP has to review/ finalize comprehensive process to fully complete the DAF Component and Legal
proceed with the demilitarization of all turned-in firearms. Advisor

Socio-economic Reintegration
· DENR-OPAPP Forest Guard Program

Five hundred eight (508) individuals composed of 502 profiled former CPLA members and their next-
of-kin, and 6 Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) beneficiaries are continuously
employed as Bantay Gubat under the DENR-OPAPP Forest Guard Program.

OPAPP has also strengthened the linkage with concerned offices in DENR that handle the Bantay
Gubat Program by establishing closer monitoring and exchange of data and information to facilitate
hiring and contracting of Bantay Gubat applicants.

The Regional Office also informed OPAPP that they already submitted a request for supplemental
budget to DENR Central Office to cover additional Bantay Gubat personnel as necessary.
· Livelihood

Former CPLA members who did not opt for army integration or forest guard employment were
organized into People’s Organizations (POs). The ten (10) POs were provided with training and
funding for livelihood projects by the Provincial Local Government Units (7 POs in Benguet, Ifugao
and Mountain Province) and by the Department of Agriculture (3 POs in Abra, Apayao and Kalinga)
in 2016. In 2017, the Program for Enhanced Enterprises was initiated to capacitate the POs to
become sustainable enterprises.

On 29-31 January 2019, Cluster 1 (Licuan-Baay, San Isidro, Pidigan, Malibcong) of the Highlanders
for Peace and Development Organization, Inc. (HPDOI) received their share of farm machineries
(two units of mini-rotavator/cultivator) from the Department of Agriculture-CAR. These machineries
completed the package for Cluster 1 to include two units of threshers and numerous livestock
previously delivered in 2016 and 2017.

After the turn-over ceremonies, the PO officers tackled other concerns of the organizations such as
the list of members with lacking information for Philhealth enrolment; who are to be endorsed as
Bantay Gubat; and what enterprise to pursue for the PO. One officer suggested sili (labuyo)
production since there is a ready market/buyer from the locality. They immediately contacted the
buyer, Herrero Farms, which is a private farm based in Licuan-Baay and an initial meeting was
conducted on 31 January. As of to date, both parties are reviewing the Production, Technical and
Marketing Agreement (PTMA). A draft proposal on Sili Production (Taiwan variety) was also
prepared by the PO subject for review by OPAPP.

OPAPP also got in touch with Dr. Elpidio Basilio of Ifugao State University (IFSU) for the
continuation of talks on the strategies of collaboration regarding native pig production for selected
POs across CAR. The purpose is to establish collaboration between IFSU and OPAPP in providing
technical assistance on the production and gene-banking of endemic lines of native pigs across
Cordillera. This will eventually support pig production with better genetic lines that will produce more
litters.
· Social Protection Programs

Accompanying the economic/livelihood programs are social protection programs in collaboration

with PhilHealth and CHED.
PAMANA-PhilHealth Sponsored Program

On 26 January 2019, OPAPP received the final list of enrolled beneficiaries for 2018. There were
981 individuals reported as beneficiaries of the PAMANA – PhilHealth Sponsored Program under
the CBA-CPLA peace table. On 27 February 2019, a profile review of these individuals was
undertaken in preparation for the endorsement of renewal. There were 119 individuals identified as
senior citizens. As a general policy of PhilHealth, senior citizens are automatically enrolled under
the Senior Citizen program. These 119 individuals were removed from the 981 individuals, making
the total number of beneficiaries endorsed for renewal to 862 individuals. An additional 658
individuals were also endorsed for additional enrollment to PhilHealth last 12 March 2019.
Currently, a total of 887 individuals are enrolled under the program.
OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program

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On 30 January 2019, OPAPP conducted a monitoring visit to Abra where a total of 26
OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Grantees are residing. Seven (7) grantees were reported as having
graduated by Mr. Darwin Linggayo, the Vice President of the HPDOI (Abra). OPAPP visited Abra
State Institute of Science and Technology to check the status of grantees with the Student Financial
Assistance Program (StuFAP) focal. Based on the records of the StuFAP, 8 grantees accepted into
the program starting AY 2014-2015 to AY 2015-2016 were enrolled until the 2nd semester of AY
2018-2019, 3 grantees accepted into the program AY 2014-2015 to AY 2015-2016 are enrolled last
AY 2015-2016 and 5 grantees accepted into the program on AY 2014-2015 show no record.

Thirty-three (33) grantees were reflected as ongoing (as of AY 2018-2019) in the official report from
CHED Central Office which was forwarded to OPAPP on 11 February 2019. Below is the
breakdown of on-going grantees per academic year:
Sex Number
Male 1314
Female 817
Total 2131

Status of Applications and Endorsements

OPAPP is constantly monitoring the fund release status of forty (40) study grant applicants
endorsed to CHED in 2018. Per CHED Central Office, these applicants have been approved as
grantees but are yet to receive their corresponding financial assistance since they have not been
able to identify a fund source yet.
Transformation of CBA-CPLA into a socio-economic organization

The CBA-CPLA and the GPH further recognize the necessity to sustain the gains of the MOA,
through the five-year partnership strategy (5YPS). Section 7.d of the MOA provides that “the parties
shall craft and implement a five-year partnership strategy that will sustain economic development
efforts between the GPH and CBA-CPLA, beyond closure, including drawing the support of donors,
the international community, the private sector and the LGUs.”

The 5YPS is a basic reference document for further discussion with government line agencies,
international development partners, the private sector, and community stakeholders in the Cordillera
region. One of the objectives of the 5YPS is to support the transformation of the CBA-CPLA into a
new and unarmed, potent socio-economic entity, building on gains earned since the 1986 Sipat and
the 2011 MOA. This will cover four levels of transformation of: (i) individuals; (ii) the CBA-CPLA as a
former armed organization; (iii) communities supportive of the peace process; and (iv) their
relationship with the Philippine government and its instrumentalities.

With the series of activities undertaken for the formulation of the 5YPS, there was an initial proposal
from the Advisory Body for a workshop to be conducted within the second quarter
of 2019 prior to the presentation of the said document to the OPAPP executives for approval and
endorsement to the Regional Development Council of the Cordillera Administrative Region (RDC-
CAR). A proposal for this activity is being prepared for review and approval of OPAPP executives.
Part of the preparation process is to provide advance copies of the working draft to the Advisory
Body this April 2019 for comments. Their comments/inputs will be consolidated during the actual
workshop sessions.
Community Development Projects (Inter-Municipal/Provincial Projects)

In recognition of the communities which actively participated in the struggle of the Cordillera, the
CBA-CPLA in its Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the GPH will pursue the implementation of
eighty-one (81) community development projects in fifty-seven (57) barangays.

The four (4) terminated projects under the CDP component will be proposed for refunding for
PAMANA FY 2020 to fully complete the implementation of the 81 CDPs identified under the GPH-
CBA-CPLA 2011 MOA.

Other activities/ efforts in support to the CBA-CPLA peace process are as follows:
Partnership with the Cordillera Regional Development Council (RDC-CAR) and NEDA-CAR
(Support to the Cordillera Autonomy)

The RDC-CAR and OPAPP met during the Cordillera Stakeholders’ Meeting on 07 February at the
CAP Convention Center, Camp John Hay, Baguio City with National Economic Development
Authority (NEDA) Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia. The meeting aimed to brief the NEDA Secretary of
CARs’ priority agenda and to gain more national support.

Mr. Thomas Killip, OPAPP consultant, represented OPAPP during the Joint RDC-CRPOC 1st
Quarter 2019 Regular Meeting in Bontoc, Mountain Province on 19 March, where updates on the
implementation of various programs and services from the different line agencies across the region
were presented and discussed.

OPAPP and several former CBA-CPLA members participated in the regional workshop for the
project, “Mapping and Marking of Cordillera Historical Sites” on 21 March at the City Lights Hotel,
General Luna Road, Baguio City. In the workshop, the participants identified top three priority sites
per province significant to the Cordillera struggle for self-determination (Autonomy). This is in line
with OPAPP’s efforts to explore significant sites for the installation of memorabilia, being proposed
by the former members of the CBA-CPLA, commemorating the contributions of the CBA-CPLA in
the history of Cordillera’s struggle for self-determination.

In support to the region’s autonomy efforts, the OPAPP, in collaboration with the Regional
Development Council and the National Economic Development Council – CAR, continue to organize
engagements to bring together key stakeholders of Cordillera autonomy.

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“Am-Among Di Cordillera: A Convergence for Cordillera Autonomy,” was a collaboration of OPAPP,
the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), Presidential Communications Operations Office
(PCOO), Regional Development Council-CAR (RDC-CAR), and Institute for Autonomy and
Governance (IAG) in observance of the 2018 National Peace Consciousness Month. Multi-
stakeholders from the Cordilleras met with national personalities from the Cabinet and Congress
during the said national peace forum. The event coincided with the 32nd anniversary of the historic
Mount Data Sipat or peace pact between the national government and the CPLA. Several witnesses
to the 1986 event were present during the Am-among to restate their clamour for autonomy. One
witness in particular who served as the guest-of-honor during the Am-among was former President
Fidel V. Ramos.
The House Bill 5343 authored by Cordilleran legislators, was set to undergo deliberations in the
House Committee on Local Government. Serving as the counterpart of the House legislation, three
Senate Bills — tagged as SB 1678, SB 1923, and SB 1930 — were filed by Senators Juan Miguel
Zubiri, JV Ejercito, and Bam Aquino, respectively.
More partners committed to push for “Cordillera autonomy towards federalism” such as Cordillerans
PCOO Asec. Marie Rafael-Banaag, DOT Asec. Marco Bautista, DOJ Asec. Cheryl Daytec-Yangot
and DOH Usec. Roger Tong-an as well as non-Cordillerans like Presidential Adviser for Northern
Luzon Raul Lambino, Congressional Policy and Budget Research Director-General Romulo Miral,
Representative Bai Sema of the 1st District of Maguindanao and Bangsamoro Transition
Commissioner Jose Lorena.
Support to disaster affected communities in Kalinga

OPAPP visited the Department of Education - Cordillera Administrative Region (DepEd-CAR) and
the Office of the Civil Defense - Cordillera Administrative Region (OCD-CAR) on 22 March to seek
updates on the OPAPP-endorsed request of assistance from the DepEd School Division in Kalinga,
relative to the damaged facilities of Dacalan and Lubo Elementary Schools during the onslaught of
Typhoon Rosita.

Engineer Christopher Hadsan (DepEd) detailed that an initial assessment was conducted where
DepEd Kalinga submitted a proposal for the construction of new school building (1 unit two-storey
building with six classrooms) with an estimated budget of PhP13.4 million in Dacalan. Lubo
Elementary school on the other hand, needs a flood control (estimated budget of PhP18 million) and
1-storey with two classrooms (estimated budget PhP6.5 million). He further mentioned that DepEd
CAR proposed the aforementioned for the Quick Response Fund (QRF) for FY 2019, but at the
same time encouraged the inclusion of these projects for PAMANA 2020 due to slim chance that it
will be funded under the QRF FY 2019.

Mr. Cyr Bagayao, OCD representative, acknowledged that their office has received OPAPP’s
endorsement dated 16 January 2019. He mentioned that this concern will be included in the
agenda of the RDRRMC 1st Quarter Meeting. Further, OCD will also coordinate with DepEd-CAR to
finalize which office is in charge for the preparation of technical documents. OCD-CAR is also
eyeing to tap SM Foundation if the government cannot provide funds for these projects. OPAPP will
continuously monitor the developments from the regional counterpart.

2nd Quarter

In line with President Rodrigo Duterte’s policy to honor all signed peace agreements in step with
legal and constitutional reforms, the Clarificatory Implementing Document (CID) to the 2000 GPH-
RPM-P/RPA/ABB Peace Agreement was drafted to lay down the commitments of the GPH and the
Tabara Paduano Group (TPG) now registered as Kapatiran. It will be the absolute and final
settlement of the 2000 GPH-RPM-P/RPA/ABB Peace Agreement.

OPAPP transmitted to national government agencies the latest copy of the Clarificatory
Implementing Document to the 2000 Peace Agreement (CID) to request their final review of the draft
document, transmitting the CID on 12 April 2019. The agencies were requested to signify their
approval and concurrence with the language contained in the document and to submit their
amendments, if any, based on their review. Agencies consulted including NEDA, DND, DILG, DOJ,
PNP, and CHED have conveyed their concurrence and comments to the latest draft document.

Secretary Galvez presented the CID during a meeting with Cabinet Secretaries on 8 April 2019. The
purpose of the presentation was to provide the salient features of the CID and to recommend for
approval and authority by the DND to sign the proposed CID. After the presentation, the President
approved the following relative to the RPM-P/RPA/ABB – TPG Peace Process:
1. Approval of the Clarificatory Implementing Document and grant of authority for DND
Undersecretary Cesar Yano as Chair of the Joint Enforcement and Monitoring Committee (JEMC) to
sign the Clarificatory Implementing Document;
2. Funding for the implementation of the 3-year Normalization Plan (from 2019 to 2021)
amounting to PhP560.8 Million;
3. Attendance of the President during the hand-over of firearms and peace-dividends sometime
July or August at the 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), Philippine Army, Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz;
and,
4. Issuance of amnesty proclamation to be availed by RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG members and the
processing of cases by the Presidential Committee on Bail, Recognizance and Pardon (PCBreP).

To further clarify and facilitate the implementation of commitments under the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG
peace process, a Planning Workshop was conducted with members of the Special Project Team
(SPT) for the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG on 20-22 June 2019 at Palmas Del Mar, Bacolod City. The
planning workshop was conducted in partial compliance with OPAPP memorandum dated 29 May
2019 on the “Conduct of FY 2019 Planning Activities” and to provide the RPA-TPG a venue to
discuss amongst themselves how they envision the completion of each component. The conduct of
this activity led to the identification of key milestones (per component) per year throughout the
projected implementation timeframe and inputs to the draft CID implementation timeline infographic.
These activity outputs will be presented to the Joint Enforcement and Management Committee
(JEMC) for further comments and approval.

a. Implementation of Components
i. Disposition of Arms and Forces and Security Arrangements

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OPAPP, with the support of the PNP and Kapatiran has completed the profiling of 727
TPG/Kapatiran members. A firearms re-inventory was conducted by OPAPP and PNP from
September to October 2018 in Aklan, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Antique and
Bukidnon.

Early disposal of RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG’s firearms, ammunitions and explosives was undertaken in

EB Magalona, Negros Occidental on 4 May 2019. The ordnances included fifty (50) 40mm, M203
cartridges and 20 rifle grenades.

The provision of security arrangement for the qualified members of the KAPATIRAN will be based
on the Reservist concept, as military auxiliaries in their respective localities in accordance with
existing laws.

The AFP/DND has supported OPAPP in the formulation of the Concept of Support for the interim
security arrangements, Work and Financial Plan of the 3rd Infantry Division and Program of
Instruction for the community defense training of 267 candidates to the eight (8) community defense
units to be formed in the eight settlement sites.

The TPG/Kapatiran submitted to OPAPP a list of 43 standby replacements to the 267 profiled
community defense unit (CDU) candidates who will undergo training and will be deployed in the five
(5) peace and development community sites and three (3) congregated settlement sites to provide
interim security. The 43 individuals are the buffer of the 267 in case some will not pass the medical
examination.
ii. Socio-Economic Reintegration
The Social and Economic Reintegration Component covers the 727 profiled members of the
KAPATIRAN to be provided with housing, livelihood support, and/or employment, as groups in
settlement sites or individuals, through various government agencies.
· DENR – OPAPP Forest Guard Program
A total of one hundred twenty-eight (128) profiled members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB (TPG) were re-
hired as forest guards. The 128 TPG members are broken down as follows: PENRO Aklan – 14;
PENRO Antique – 22; PENRO Iloilo – 6, PENRO Negros Occidental – 58, DENR Region 7 – 18,
DENR Region 10 – 10.

The DENR has cited the contribution of the forest guards in the government’s thrust towards
environmental sustainability and forest protection.
· Settlement Sites

Tenurial Instruments

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DENR-OPAPP-KAPATIRAN for the tenurial

instruments for the settlement sites in the cities of San Carlos, and Cadiz were already signed by the
DENR Secretary on 5 November 2018. The MOA grants the members of the KAPATIRAN
temporary occupation and use of a portion of the Northern Negros Natural Park (NNNP). OPAPP
conveyed in a letter dated 16 November 2018 its appreciation to DENR for its positive action on
OPAPP’s request to facilitate the concurrence and signing of the two MOAs.

The Community Forest Management Agreements (CBFMA) have been awarded to the KAPATIRAN
in 2018 for the following settlement sites: Brgy. Locotan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental; Tri-
boundaries of Brgy. San Miguel, Tanjay City, Brgy. Enrique Villanueva, Sibulan and Brgy.
Jantianon, Amlan, Negros Oriental; and, Brgy. Cabugao, Ibajay, Aklan. This is a production sharing
agreement between the DENR, and Kapatiran for a period of 25 years, renewable for another 50
years and shall provide tenurial security and incentives to develop, utilize and manage a specific
portion of forest land.
a. Peace and Development Community

There are five (5) identified PDC sites, to wit: (1) Brgy. Bagonbon in San Carlos City, Negros
Occidental; (2) Brgy. Villacin in Cadiz City, Negros Occidental; (3) Brgy. Locotan in Kabankalan City,
Negros Occidental; (4) Tri-boundaries of Brgy. San Miguel in Tanjay City, Brgy. Enrique Villanueva
in the Municipality of Sibulan and Brgy. Jantianon in the Municipality of Amlan, Negros Oriental; (5)
Brgy. Cabugao in the Municipality of Ibajay, Aklan. On the other hand, the Congregated Areas are
settlement areas other than the PDCs to be identified by the KAPATIRAN and to be acquired and
developed by the Government.

There are four (4) Tenurial Instruments which have been signed to date, as follows:
- Community Forest Management Agreement (CBFMA) No. R-18-16-005 signed in 2017 which
grants KAPATIRAN Negros Oriental the responsibility to manage 267 hectares of forest land in
Brgy. Janti-anon in Amlan, Brgy. Enrique Villanueva in Sibulan, Negros Oriental;
- CBFMA No. 35266 signed on 23 April 2018 which grants KAPATIRAN-Aklan the
responsibility to manage 57 hectares of forest land in forest land located in Brgy. Cabugao, San
Jose and Rivera, Ibajay, Aklan;
- MOAs between and among the DENR-OPAPP-KAPATIRAN dated 5 November 2018 for the
settlement sites in San Carlos and Cadiz, Negros Occidental which grant the members of the
KAPATIRAN temporary occupation and use of a portion of the Northern Negros Natural Park; and,
- CBFMA No. 39223 of Kabankalan dated 11 December 2018 which grants KAPATIRAN the
responsibility to manage 180 hectares of forest land in Sitio Ilan and Mambinay,Brgy. Locotan,
Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental.

a. Congregated Sites
The National Housing Authority (NHA) approved OPAPP’s request for the provision of socialized
housing for 24 members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG/Kapatiran in Bronze Ville, Brgy. Halang,
Naic, Cavite.

An organized site visit of Housing Site for NCR-based members of RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG and NHA
Orientation in Cavite was organized by the Peace Accords Management Unit of OPAPP in
partnership with NHA on 7 May 2019. The site visit aims to provide the KAPATIRAN members an
opportunity to see the actual house units granted by NHA and discuss the NHA policies on
preparatory activities before actual relocation and relocation and resettlement processes and
procedures; and, occupancy rules and regulations, house and lot contract rules.

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OPAPP has requested NHA’s support in the identification of existing or possible areas for the
provision of socialized housing in Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Iloilo, Antique and Bukidnon.
On 6 June 2019, NHA submitted to OPAPP the proposed MOA for the construction of 352 houses in
Sitio Binacay, Brgy. Talacdan, Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
OPAPP is set to conduct consultation meetings with the Brgy. Capt. of Base Camp, Maramag,
Bukidnon on proposed sites for 29 TPG members in the area, as well as with the NHA Regional
Manager in Region 10 on the proposed housing for 29 TPG members in Bukidnon and CDO.

· Social Protection Program

a. PAMANA – PhilHealth Sponsored Program
A total of four hundred fifty-four (454) RPA-TPG members and eight thousand three hundred eighty-
six (8,386) individuals from the identified Community Peace Dividends (CPD) areas were enrolled in
the program for FY 2019 in Region VI and Region VII. The status of enrollment of beneficiaries in
NCR and Region X have yet to be reported by the PhilHealth Regional Offices and Central Office.

a. OPAPP/PAMANA – CHED Study Grant Program

A total of sixty (60) grantees are tagged as ongoing for AY 2018-2019.
ii. Community Peace Dividends
In partnership with DSWD, a provision of livelihood support through the Sustainable Livelihood
Program (SLP) under DSWD PAMANA 2016 were allocated to one hundred (100) barangays
identified by the RPA-TPG as conflict affected areas in Negros (52), Panay (39) and other areas in
NCR (1) and Mindanao (8) amounting to PhP500,000.00 for each barangay. By the third quarter of
2018, all one hundred (100) SLPAs from the RPA-TPG identified barangays have been accredited
and were awarded the seed capital amounting to PhP500,000.00.
iii. Pardon and Release of Remaining Alleged Political Offenders
The release of alleged political offenders (APOs) component aims to restore the civil and political
rights of concerned RPM-P/RPA/ABB members. Towards this, OPAPP has initiated the review of
cases involving APOs and RPM-P/RPA/ABB members to determine with the Department of Justice
(DOJ) the possible legal remedies available to restore their civil and political rights. An inventory of
cases has been undertaken, as well as initial meetings with the DOJ and the leadership of the RPM-
P/RPA/ABB on how the cases may be prioritized.

E. Immediate conclusion of the 2011 Memorandum of Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong
Administration - Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA – CPLA)

The 2011 Closure Agreement between the GPH and the Cordillera Bodong Administration –
Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) covers the implementation of the following
components: (1) disposition of arms and forces; (2) economic reintegration of CPLA members; (3)
community development projects; (4) inter-municipal and inter-barangay development; (5)
documentation of the CBA-CPLA struggle; and 6) transformation of CBA-CPLA into a socio-
economic organization.

With the 2011 MOA, the CPLA has ceased to exist as an armed group. Former CPLA combatants
have been organized and registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission as the
Cordillera Forum for Peace and Development, Inc. or CFPDI.

The completion strategy for the peace process with the CBA-CPLA will focus on the following:
· Transformation of the former members of the CBA-CPLA;
· Sustaining the gains of the Cordillera peace process and strengthening multi-stakeholder
convergence to support peace and development; and,
· Provision of support to regional development advocacies to help the Cordillera Autonomy Bill
to be declared as a priority agenda of the Administration and be considered a common legislative
agenda.

The CBA-CPLA Peace Process will enhance its approaches and strategies to cater to the
implementation and localization of the Executive Order 70 (Whole-of-Nation Approach) with local
counterparts.
Implementation Status of the 2011 MOA between GPH-CBA-CPLA
a. Final Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF)
“The Parties have agreed to a gradual process of disposition of arms and forces” where the CPLA
members are profiled and their firearms inventoried and turned in. The profiling is the basis for the
integration package comprising of AFP integration, DENR forest guard employment, and livelihood
projects.

Four hundred forty-four (444) firearms were inventoried, with three hundred fifty-three (353) firearms
turned in and kept safe at the Police Regional Office-Cordillera Administrative Region prior to final
demilitarization.

On 20 June 2019, OPAPP strengthened its partnership with the 5th ID, 7th ID and AFP Peace and
Development Office (AFPPDO) to facilitate the conclusion of the GPH-CBA-CPLA Peace Process.
This includes establishing a body which will focus on the delivery of the remaining commitments of
the 2011 MOA components (Disposition of Arms and Forces, Socio-Economic Reintegration and
Transformation Framework) leading to the comprehensive normalization of the former members of
the CBA-CPLA. The completion process also involves expanding the support and intervention to
unreached CPLA members. OPAPP through its Peace Accords Monitoring Unit will therefore work
in close coordination and provide support to the concerned AFP Units.
b. Economic Reintegration of CPLA Members
“CPLA members shall be provided assistance in securing employment or other source of income,
including livelihood projects, as a step towards disarmament.” Options include integration into the
armed forces, employment as forest guards, subject to DENR requirements, and livelihood projects
where proponents shall receive technical assistance and training.
· Army integration
A total of one hundred and sixty-eight (168) former CPLA members and their next of kin were
integrated in the AFP. To date, one hundred and sixty-seven (167) are in active duty as there is a
lone casualty reported from the 7 July 2016 operations against the Abu Sayyaf in Sulu.
· Employment as Forest Guards under DENR’s National Greening Program

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have renewed at least five
hundred eight (508) individuals composed of five hundred two (502) profiled former CPLA members
and their next of kin, and six (6) Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP) beneficiaries as
Bantay Gubat under the DENR-OPAPP Forest Guard Program assigned in various CENROs and
PENROs in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Their duties and responsibilities include
patrol works, rendering duties in checkpoints to facilitate apprehensions and movement/flow of
forest products and natural resources, Information Education Campaigns, collections of seeds and
wildlings, and Nursery Operations.

In coordination with DENR, OPAPP has endorsed the budget for the DENR PAMANA FY 2020
which covers funds for the hiring of Forest Guards, Operational and Training Support, and
Agroforestry-related Livelihood projects. The proposed salary of the Forest Guards was also
increased to PhP9,000.00 per month.
· Livelihood
The CPLA members who did not opt for army integration nor forest guard employment are
organized into People’s Organizations (POs). The ten (10) POs were provided with training and
funding for livelihood projects by the Provincial Local Government Units (LGU) (7 POs in Benguet,
Ifugao and Mountain Province) and by the Department of Agriculture (DA) (3 POs in Abra, Apayao
and Kalinga) in 2016.

To date, at least six (6) of the POs are on the final stage of accreditation process by the Department
of Agriculture-Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region (DA-FO-CAR). Further, OPAPP initiated
an activity entitled Negotiation and Contract Preparation Between Highlanders for Peace and
Development Organization, Inc. (HPDOI) and Herrero Farms for the Sili Labuyo Production and
Marketing Tie-up conducted last 05 June 2019 at Mt. Carmel, Pidigan, Abra. HPDOI is a people’s
organization based in the Province of Abra. During this workshop, the key officers and its partner for
the Labuyo Production were given the opportunity to review and finalize the agreement.

· Social Protection Programs

Accompanying these components are social protection programs in collaboration with PhilHealth
(health insurance) and CHED (study grant).

i. PAMANA-PhilHealth Sponsored Program . On 29 May 2019, OPAPP received an initial list of

approved beneficiaries for FY 2019 from the PhilHealth Regional Office – CAR. Of the one thousand
five hundred twenty (1,520) endorsed individuals during the first quarter of 2019 (862 for renewal,
658 new endorsement), nine hundred thirty-two (932) former CPLA (including Bantay Gubat
applicants) were enrolled to the program. Four hundred forty-seven (447) CPLA (including Bantay
Gubat applicants) are enrolled to other sponsored programs, one (1) individual was reported
deceased, while the enrollment status of the remaining one hundred forty (140) individuals has not
yet been provided by PhilHealth Regional Office - CAR. Below is the breakdown per province of
PAMANA-PhilHealth enrolled CPLA:

Please include additional activities/tasks done in relation to PhilHealth (i.e., updating of data,
addressing queries/concerns of beneficiaries, etc.), if any. Those are accomplishments as well.
Combined the renewal and new endorsement into one total endorsement for enrollment.

Based on my computation on the information provided, of the 1,520 endorsed, there were 932
enrolled. 932 were enrolled under PAMANA, there are 448 who are not enrolled under PAMANA.
There are 140 individuals (1520 – 932 = 588; 588 – 448 = 140) with no feedback on status of
enrollment (either to PAMANA or to other sponsored programs).

i. OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program. On 6 June 2019, the OPAPP through the
Peace Accords Manamgent Unit (PAMU) conducted a monitoring visit in Abra where there is a total
of twenty-six (26) grantees. The objective of the monitoring visit is to track the five (5) grantees in
Abra with no status report. As a result of the monitoring visit, ASIST found out that they could no
longer track these grantees. This situation is not unique to ASIST and has been the case with other
universities as well.

To help address this matter, a tracking and monitoring mechanism was operationalized using
Facebook. As a result of the tracking, 80 of the 246 total grantees were tracked as graduated, 38
grantees are ongoing, 3 grantees transferred to another program, 1 grantee had stopped, and 123
grantees with no status need to be further tracked.

With regard to the status of the 39 next-of-kin applicants endorsed to CHED last 2018, PAMU is
continuously receiving queries from the applicants, and as advised to the unit, OPAPP and CHED
are still working on the release of financial grants through several communications and discussions
to address the concern and to seek for recommendations.

a. Community Development Projects (CPD) and Inter-Municipal and Inter-Barangay

Development
Eighty-one (81) projects were identified and funded: farm to market roads, communal irrigation
system for agricultural support, community infrastructures like tribal centers, warehouses, and
pathways among others. Seventy-three (73) of these projects have been physically completed; four
(4) projects are in different stages of implementation in the provinces of Ifugao, Kalinga and
Mountain Province; four (4) terminated projects under the CDP component will be proposed for
refunding for PAMANA FY 2020 to fully complete the implementation of the 81 CDPs
identified/provided in the GPH-CBA-CPLA 2011 MOA.
b. Documentation of the CBA - CPLA Struggle
Penned by a CBA elder, the document is to account the legacy of the CBA-CPLA. Currently in two
volumes, the documentation is targeted to be merged and published as one book in 2019.
c. Transformation of CBA-CPLA into a Socio-Economic Organization
The CPLA is now registered under the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the
Cordillera Forum for Peace and Development, Inc. (CFPDI). It is also a Civil Society Organization
member of the Regional Peace and Order Council of the Cordillera region.

Crafting of a Five-Year Partnership Strategy

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To sustain the gains of the 2011 MOA after the commitments have been fulfilled, a five-year
partnership strategy (5YPS) will be crafted and implemented. The 5YPS was presented to Secretary
Galvez during the briefing on the updates and status of the GPH-CBA-CPLA Peace Process last 20
June 2019. As discussed, in terms of its implementation, it will be finalized with the RDC/RPOC
Cordillera Administrative Region to promote an inclusive normalization process of the former
members of CPLA and their communities. This is to ensure long term effects and sustainability
through institutionalizing peace and development plans and efforts in local agencies or offices.

Support to Cordillera Initiatives for Autonomy

In support to the region’s autonomy efforts, the OPAPP, in collaboration with the Regional
Development Council and the National Economic Development Council – CAR, continue to organize
engagements to bring together key stakeholders of Cordillera autonomy.

Continuous Support to Peacebuilding and Peace Promoting Interventions as Sustaining

Mechanisms to Transformation, Healing and Reconciliation

A draft Office Order related to the creation and activation of the proposed implementing panel (a
body which will focus on the delivery of the remaining commitments to the 2011 MOA components)
has been submitted for discussion and vetting of OPAPP Management.

The CBA-CPLA Peace Process will enhance its approaches and strategies to cater to the
implementation and localization of the Executive Order 70 (Whole-of-Nation Approach) with local
counterparts.

3rd Quarter
In line with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s directive to implement all signed peace agreements,
the Government is executing the final step towards completion of the 2000 Peace Agreement with
the Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa
Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex Boncayao Brigade-Tabara Paduano Group (RPM-
P/RPA/ABB-TPG) or “KAPATIRAN” through the signing of the Clarificatory Implementing

Document (CID) to the 2000 Peace Agreement between the Government and the RPM-P/RPA/ABB
on 19 July 2019.

Undersecretary Cesar Yano of the DND, representing the Government, signed the CID as approved
by the President, alongside RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG/KAPATIRAN Chairperson Mrs. Veronica P.
Tabara, which was witnessed by Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity Sec.
Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., the Local Chief Executives of Aklan and Negros Oriental provinces, Ibajay,
Aklan, Cadiz City, Kabankalan City, San Carlos City, all in Negros Occidental, Pamplona, Negros
Oriental, Cauayan, Sibulan and Tanjay, all in Negros Oriental; representatives of national agencies
and the Security Sector.

The CID lays down the commitments of the Government and the KAPATIRAN, which will be the
absolute and final settlement of the 2000 GPH-RPM-P/RPA/ABB Peace Agreement. It has five
components, namely: 1) Disposition of Arms and Forces and Security Arrangements; 2) Social and
Economic Reintegration of the KAPATIRAN Members; 3) Release of the Remaining Alleged
Political Offenders; 4) Full transformation of the KAPATIRAN into a civilian organization engaging in
socio-economic and political activities; and, 5) Community Peace Dividends.
The area of coverage of the CID will be Aklan, Antique, Iloilo, Negros Island, Part of Bukidnon and
Davao City consisting of 727 Profiled RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG Members. There is also the ongoing
establishment and development of Settlement Sites toward Socio-economic transformation of the
group.

The CID starts the implementation of the three-year Normalization Plan for the Kapatiran. OPAPP is
currently coordinating with implementing agency partners (DSWD, NHA, DND) the details and
timeline of the 3-year Normalization Plan from 2019-2022, including the Work and Financial Plans,
arrangements and modes of implementation.

To complete the implementation of the 2000 Peace Agreement between the Government and the
KAPATIRAN members, it is incumbent to accelerate the implementation of the Three (3)-Year
Normalization proposed funding from 2019-2022 amounting to PhP560.83 million. The Department
of Budget and Management (DBM) reviewed the proposed budget, programs and plans and
recommended on 22 August 2019 a supplemental budget of PhP138,190,487. With the fund
transfer from the Office of the President, OPAPP coordinated with the implementing agency
partners (DSWD, NHA, DND) details and timeline of the 3-year Normalization Plan from 2019-2022,
including the Work and Financial Plans, arrangements and modes of implementation. Institutional
arrangements for the transfer and release of funds from OPAPP to DSWD, NHA and AFP/DND
were formalized through the signing of MOA.

To implement the CID, the following mechanisms were organized:

1. Joint Enforcement and Monitoring Committee (JEMC). The JEMC which is chaired by DND
Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano (representing GPH), supervises and monitors the implementation of
the CID. It shall continue to exist until both Parties determine that all the objectives and
commitments set forth by the GPH and the Tabara-Paduano Group/KAPATIRAN in the CID have
been fulfilled. The JEMC is currently drawing up timelines to expedite the implementation of the
three-year Normalization Plan for the 727 KAPATIRAN members.

2. Joint Body on the Disposition of Arms and Forces (JBDAF). The JBDAF is tasked to
determine the timelines and applicable processes on the disposition of arms and forces (DAF),
conduct regular security assessments, and submit update and recommendations for appropriate
action of the JEMC. The JBDAF formulated the action plan of the AFP and PNP on the
decommissioning of 727 KAPATIRAN members.

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3 Site Coordinating Teams (SCTs)[1]. The SCTs shall assist the JEMC in implementing all the
components of the CID as well as to ensure effective collaboration of agency commitments to the
CID, such as the establishment of settlement sites as peace and development community (PDC)
and the provision of government social protection packages to KAPATIRAN members.

4. Socio-Economic Reintegration Cluster (SERC The SERC is tasked to assist the JEMC in
ensuring a holistic implementation and delivery of socio-economic and security interventions to the
KAPATIRAN. The SERC is led by DSWD and composed of DA, DPWH, DepEd, DOLE, DTI, DSWD,
DENR, DILG, OPAPP, TESDA, CHED, AFP, NEA, NIA, NHA, PHIC and other agencies that may be
called upon.

For 2019, the most critical activities in the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG peace process are as follows:
1. Decommissioning of members and combatants and demilitarization of their firearms;
2. Organization, training and deployment of eight (8) community defense groups; and,
3. Preparation of the settlement sites.

Socio-Economic Reintegration

Immediate Assistance and Livelihood Programs. An interagency meeting was convened on 1

August 2019 to officially engage the National Agencies to support the delivery of the commitments
contained in the CID to the 2000 Peace Agreement. During the meeting, the body recommended
for the creation of Social and Economic Reintegration Cluster (SERC). In response, the JEMC
issued a resolution forming the SERC. This cluster was tasked to monitor the delivery of the
interventions under the Social and Economic Reintegration Component of the CID. As a result, the
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) was tasked as the lead agency of said
cluster.

In addition, DSWD shall implement the Social Protection Package (SPP) and Livelihood Settlement
Grants (LSG) which is part of the deliverables of the Three-year Normalization Plan (FY 2019-
2021). Thus, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between DSWD and the Office of the
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) was forged on 13 September 2019. This is to
transfer the Normalization Funds amounting to PhP63,710,681.00 from OPAPP to the DSWD, to
commence with the implementation of the SPP and LSG. A total of 672 members of Kapatiran have
undergone the process of Profiling and Socio-econ Intake conducted in Kalibo, Aklan (487) and in
Jamindan, Capiz (185) from 15-20 September 2019 with the assistance of AFP, PNP, OPAPP and
the JEMC. The payout for SPP administered by DSWD Field Office VI was conducted on 19
September 2019 at the Kalikasan Training Center, 3rd Infantry Division, Jamindan, Capiz. Each
member of the Kapatiran received PhP25,000.00 as Social Protection Package. In total, DSWD
disbursed the a July 2019. 16,000,000.00 for the members of the group. The remaining unserved
fifty-five (55) members of Kapatiran, who are either sick and/ or replaced, will be served in the next
payout/ profiling activities.

As funds are now available, the DSWD initiated to conduct assessment on the results of Socio-econ
Intake and started the hiring of Project Development Officers (PDO) in preparation for the
implementation of LSG.
Shelter. OPAPP approved on 28 August 2019 the Program of Expenditure (POE) submitted by the
AFP Task Force on Infrastructure Development (ATFID) for the three peace and development
community settlement sites in Tanjay, Negros Oriental, Ibajay, Aklan, and Kabankalan, Negros
Occidental that will trigger the procurement for the site development and construction of 52
bungalow houses for the KAPATIRAN.

The revised POE, signed by Col. Joselyn Bandarlipe, Commander, 53rd EBde and Gen. Felipe
Bejar, Chief, AFP Corps of Engineers, was transmitted by the AFP to OPAPP in August 2019 for
approval of the PAPRU. The PAPRU approved the POE on 20 August 2019 and the Peace
Accords Management Unit (PAMU) of OPAPP transmitted the approved POE to MGen. Bejar on the
same day. The RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG’s requested distribution of the construction of the 52 core
shelters in the PDC settlement sites is as follows: 20 core shelters in Locotan, Kabankalan PDC
settlement site; 16 core shelters in Cabugao, Ibajay PDC Settlement Site; and, 16 core shelters in
Sibulan-Amlan-Tanjay, PDC Settlement Site.

OPAPP coordinated with NHA and the AFP the crafting of a MOA for the establishment of housing
units for the KAPATIRAN in Congregated sites in Cavite, Negros Oriental, EB Magalona and
Hinigaran in Negros Occidental, Janiuay, Iloilo, Don Carlos and Maramag, Bukidnon.

On 11 September 2019, the NHA awarded 24 house and lot packages to 24 NCR-based
KAPATIRAN members. President Duterte awarded the Certificate of Award to the 24 KAPATIRAN
members at the Headquarters, 3ID, PA, Jamindan, Capiz on 19 September 2019 during the
launching of the decommissioning of 727 RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG/KAPATIRAN members.

In preparation for the awarding with PRRD, OPAPP organized on 11 September 2019 the lot
allocation to the 24 Kapatiran members in Naic, Cavite. During the activity, house keys were
provided to the beneficiaries, contract signing with the NHA Developer were undertaken and
documents to facilitate electrification and water connection of the housing beneficiaries were
submitted.

Social Protection Program . PAMANA-PhilHealth Sponsored Program

On 22 August 2019, a total of four hundred nine (409) PhilHealth IDs and MDRs were distributed to
the beneficiaries in Antique (23 – TPG and 386 – CPD). In addition, an orientation was also
conducted during the distribution. There were one hundred sixty (160) beneficiaries from Sebaste
(98) and Culasi (62) of Antique who attended the orientation. The PhilHealth Regional Focal Person
was able to discuss the scope of the program, policies and how the beneficiaries can utilize the
benefits of the said program.

Moreover, on 17 September 2019, PAMU received the official list of approved beneficiaries for FY
2019. There were nine thousand five hundred fifty-seven (9,557) individuals from RPA TPG and
CPD areas enrolled into the program.

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PAMU is currently reviewing the sent official list by PhilHealth Central Office to identify the total
number of enrolled profiled TPG members and total number of CPD beneficiaries. Furthermore,
PAMU is also preparing the list of additional endorsement to PhilHealth since there were still slots to
be filled up for FY 2019. Candidates of the Community Defense Unit (CDU) are the identified
individuals to be endorsed to the program.

Disposition of Arms and Forces (DAF) and Security Arrangements

Disposition of Arms and Forces. OPAPP coordinated the final details of the
decommissioning process of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG with the AFP and PNP through the
AFP Peace and Development Office (AFPPDO), 3rd Infantry Division, PNP Peace Process
Development Center and PNP Regional Office 6 (PRO 6). The opening of the training
commenced on 19 September 2019 during the disposition of arms and forces launching
(decommissioning) of the 727 members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG at the Headquarters,
3ID, PA. On 8 September 2019, the 314 Kapatiran firearms were collected and transported
from eight consolidation points in Negros and Panay, to the 3ID, PA in Camp Peralta,
Jamindan, Capiz. These firearms, which have undergone inventory by the PNP on the last
quarter of 2018, underwent verification and assessment by the PNP in preparation for their
eventual destruction.

During the decommissioning activity at the 3ID, PA on 19 September 2019, President Duterte
inspected more than 300 long and short firearms of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG. Several high-
powered firearms were demilitarized onsite.

On 17 September 2019, a total of one hundred two (102) Community Defense Unit (CDU) Trainees
underwent the profiling/ intake through the DSWD Assistance for Individuals in Crisis Situation
(AICS) program. The CDU trainees are community members / non-profiled Kapatiran who
requested for financial assistance. The trainees have the intention to give the financial support to
their families (left in their homes), purposely to augment their basic needs while they are on training.

The profiling/ intake and releasing of grants was administered by the DSWD Filed Office (FO) VI.
Each trainee was able to receive the amount of PhP5,000.00 pesos as financial assistance during
the payout scheduled on 19 September 2019 at the Kalikasan Training Center, 3rd ID, PA,
Jamindan, Capiz. Further, three (3) trainees have been profiled and simultaneously received the
financial grant last 26 September 2019 at the same venue. In sum, at least one hundred five (105)
CDU trainees were served under the DSWD AICS program with the participation of OPAPP, PNP,
JEMC and AFP. Overall, DSWD has successfully disbursed the amount of five hundred twenty-five
thousand pesos (PhP525,000.00) as assistance packages.

Security Arrangements. OPAPP firmed up the partnership with the AFP, PNP and the
KAPATIRAN for the implementing plans for the setting up of security arrangements for the
KAPATIRAN on the 1st week of September and the conduct of the 45-day community
defense training of the 267 members of the KAPATIRAN at the 3ID, PA, Camp Peralta,
Jamindan, Capiz, beginning on 19 September 2019.

In line with the commitment of the Government to set up security arrangements for the RPM-
P/RPA/ABB-TPG, three hundred five (305) candidates (with reserves), for the Community Defense
Units (CDU) composed of profiled members and a number of community residents, underwent
screening and assessment starting 9 September 2019. Upon completion of the 45-day training, the
graduates will be integrated into the AFP Reserve Force prior deployment to the settlement sites in
Tanjay in Negros Oriental, Maasin in Iloilo, Ibajay in Aklan and in Kabankalan, San Carlos, Cadiz,
Cauayan and Hinigaran, all in Negros Occidental. The AFP and PNP have deployed their troops in
said areas since the 1st week of September 2019.

The 3ID will provide interim security during the implementation of the CDU training. With the
objective of achieving safe and secure settlement sites the TPG-Kapatiran members will work with
the AFP Brigades.

Completion of the 2011 Memorandum of Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong

Administration - Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA – CPLA)

The 2011 Closure Agreement between the GPH and the Cordillera Bodong Administration –
Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA-CPLA) covers the implementation of the following
components: (1) disposition of arms and forces; (2) economic reintegration of CPLA members; (3)
community development projects; (4) inter-municipal and inter-barangay development; (5)
documentation of the CBA-CPLA struggle; and, 6) transformation of CBA-CPLA into a socio-
economic organization.

The completion strategy for the peace process with the CBA-CPLA will focus on the sustainability of
the socio-economic interventions that would facilitate the transformation to peaceful and productive
life of the former CPLA members, their families and communities. Of equal undertaking is the
continuing peace and development interventions for the Cordillera region and advocating its
aspirations for autonomy.
1. Disposition of Arms and Forces

“The Parties have agreed to a gradual process of disposition of arms and forces” where the CPLA
members are profiled and their firearms inventoried and turned in. The profiling is the basis for the
integration package comprising of AFP integration, DENR forest guard employment, and livelihood
projects.

Four hundred forty-four (444) firearms were inventoried, with three hundred fifty-three (353) firearms
turned in and kept safe at the Police Regional Office-Cordillera (PRO-COR) prior to final
demilitarization. Explosives were detonated on 21 November 2013.

2. Socio-economic Reintegration
a. DENR-OPAPP Forest Guard Program

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The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have renewed at least five
hundred eight (508) individuals for CY 2019 composed of five hundred two (502) profiled former
CPLA members and their next-of-kin, and six (6) Comprehensive Local Integration Program (CLIP)
beneficiaries as Bantay Gubat under the DENR-OPAPP Forest Guard Program assigned in various
CENROs and PENROs in the Cordillera region. Their duties and responsibilities include patrol
works; rendering duties at checkpoints to facilitate apprehensions of illegally transported forest
products and natural resources; Information Education Campaigns; collections of seeds and
wildlings; and nursery operations.

In coordination with DENR, OPAPP through its units (Peace Accords Management Unit and
PAMANA National Program Management Office) has endorsed budget requirements for the DENR
PAMANA FY 2020 which covers funds for the hiring of additional Forest Guards, Operational and
Training Support, and Agroforestry-related Livelihood projects.
b. Livelihood

The CPLA members who did not opt for army integration nor forest guard employment were
organized into People’s Organizations (POs) to undertake livelihood programs. The ten (10) POs
were provided with training and funding for livelihood projects by the Provincial Local Government
Units (total 7 POs in Benguet, Ifugao and Mountain Province) and by the Department of Agriculture
(DA) (total 3 POs in Abra, Apayao and Kalinga) in 2016. In 2017, the Program for Enhanced
Enterprises was developed and adopted as a mechanism to support the POs towards sustainable
enterprises. Capacity building and skills training/workshops are continuously being conducted to
equip them with the necessary skills and to establish easier access to potential technical assistance
and other capacity building interventions.

To date, two (2) of the six (6) POs were already accredited while the other four (4) are in the final
stages of accreditation process by the Department of Agriculture Field Office Cordillera
Administrative Region (DA-FO-CAR). Further, the Highlanders for Peace and Development
Organization, Inc. in Abra is working on a partnership with a private farm in Licuan-Baay, Abra for
the production and marketing of Siling Labuyo. The PO members are currently undertaking land
preparation and seedling production.
c. Social Protection Programs

Accompanying the economic/livelihood programs are social protection programs in collaboration

with PhilHealth and CHED.
PAMANA-PhilHealth Sponsored Program

On 17 September 2019, PAMU received the official list of PAMANA-PhilHealth approved

beneficiaries for FY 2019. Of the one thousand five hundred twenty (1,520) endorsed individuals
during the first quarter of 2019, nine hundred thirty-two (932) CPLA beneficiaries were enrolled to
the program for FY 2019. Moreover, as per PhilHealth CAR, of the 1,520 endorsed, four hundred
forty-seven (447) CPLA were reported enrolled to other sponsored programs and one (1) was
reported deceased. Thus, the remaining one hundred forty (140) has no status yet. PAMU is waiting
for the official results from the PhilHealth Central Office including the reasons of disqualification to
the program.

1. Transformation of CBA-CPLA into a socio-economic organization

The CBA-CPLA and the GPH further recognize the necessity to sustain the gains of the MOA, after
the agreement has been fulfilled, through the five-year partnership strategy (5YPS) as stipulated in
the MOA (Section 7.d provides that “the parties shall craft and implement a five-year partnership
strategy that will sustain economic development efforts between the GPH and CBA-CPLA, beyond
closure, including drawing the support of donors, the international community, the private sector and
the LGUs”).
2. Community Development Projects (Inter-Municipal/Provincial Projects)

In recognition of the communities which actively participated in the struggle of the Cordillera and
selflessly aided the CBA-CPLA in its cause, the CBA-CPLA in its Memorandum of Agreement
(MOA) with the GPH pursued the implementation of eighty-one (81) community development
projects in fifty-seven (57) barangays.

The following eighty-one (81) projects were identified and funded: farm to market roads, communal
irrigation system for agricultural support, community infrastructures like tribal centers, warehouses,
and pathways among others. Seventy-three (73) of these projects have been physically completed;
four (4) projects are in different stages of implementation in the provinces of Ifugao, Kalinga and
Mountain Province; four (4) terminated projects under the CDP component will be proposed for
refunding for PAMANA FY 2020 to fully complete the implementation of the 81 CDPs
identified/provided in the GPH-CBA-CPLA 2011 MOA. OPAPP has requested for the inclusion of
these projects for FY 2020 to fully deliver commitments under this component.

Continuous support to peacebuilding and peace promoting interventions as sustaining

mechanisms to transformation, healing and reconciliation

Pursuing inclusivity of the peace process. A draft Office Order related to the creation and
activation of the proposed implementing panel has been submitted for discussion and
vetting of the OPAPP Management. Two follow-through meetings were conducted to further
push the completion of the CBA-CPLA peace process.

A meeting with the 5ID and the CBA-CPLA leaders was conducted on 16 September 2019. It
resulted in the following agreements:
· To honor all signed agreements on peace and development for Cordillera;
· Create a similar Joint Committee of the MILF Peace Process or RPM-P/RPA/ABB -TPG
Peace Process involving all CBA-CPLA leaders from all factions or groups with appropriate
representations;
· The joint committee will be spearheaded by 5ID and co-chaired by OPAPP Consultant
Thomas Killip;
· The intention of this committee is to fulfill the commitments of the government to the people of
Cordillera;
· Possible components could be on socio-economic, security, and transitional justice;

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· People to be involved in the committee will be properly compensated upon submission of their
accomplishments and works; and,
· The only request from OPAPP is for these CBA-CPLA leaders to sit down and agree as one
how this will work for the benefit of their people and attain peace and development for their region.

As a follow through to the 16 September 2019 meeting, an Organizational Meeting for the proposed
Joint Evaluation and Monitoring Committee (JEMC) for the CBA-CPLA Peace Process was
conducted on 30 September 2019 at the OPAPP Kapayapaan Conference Hall. The agreements
and/or ways forward from the meeting were the creation of a Joint Evaluation and Monitoring
Committee (JEMC) to be created for the CBA-CPLA Peace Process; the composition of which shall
be coming from the government side and from the CBA-CPLA side. It was reiterated that 5ID will
spearhead the JEMC and co-chaired by OPAPP Consultant Thomas Killip; the JEMC will have three
components, namely: socio-economic, security, and transitional justice; lastly, CBA-CPLA leaders
will decide among themselves who will sit in each component and represent their side. An initial list
was forwarded to OPAPP for consolidation.

Gleaning from the agreements of the meeting, a planning-workshop to be conducted in Baguio City
is being eyed to be conducted on October or November to finalize the JEMC structure including its
composition, roles and functions.

4th Quarter

1. Implementation mechanisms

a. Joint Enforcement Monitoring Committee (JEMC)

To surpervise and monitor the implementation of the CID, the Joint Enforcement and Monitoring
Committee (JEMC) was created and is chaired by DND Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano
(representing GPH).

The JEMC regularly met from October to December 2019 to discuss and provide guidance on
matters affecting the implementation of the following milestones:
i. Conduct of complementary activities for the Implementation of
the Livelihood Settlement Grants (LSG)
- Orientation on the LSG
- Formulation and Finalization of the Grant Utilization Plans (GUP)
- Fiduciary Review of the GUPs
ii. Monitoring of the 45-day Training of the Community Defense
Unit (CDU) Candidates and Graduation/Completion Ceremony
iii. Disposal of demilitarized firearms
iv. Formation of the Site Coordinating Teams (SCTs)

Through resolutions issued by the JEMC in the previous quarters, three additional implementing
mechanisms for the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG peace process were created, namely: Joint Body on the
Disposition of Arms and Forces (JB-DAF), Site Coordinating Teams (SCT), and the Socio-Economic
Reintegration Cluster (SERC). Each mechanism has a set of specific roles/function to help facilitate
the completion of commitments under the CID. The establishment and operationalization of these
mechanisms helped achieve the milestones set under RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG peace process for
2019 such as the full and immediate disposition of arms and forces; organization, training and
deployment of the Community Defense Units (CDU); and, the establishment of the settlement sites.

b. Establishment of the Site Coordinating Teams (SCTs)

. Through JEMC Resolution No. 2 “Organizing the Site Coordinating Teams” adopted on 26 July
2019, Site Coordinating Teams (SCT) were established and operationalized, for the five (5) peace
and development communities (PDCs) and eight (8) congregated sites in Western Visayas and
Northern Mindanao.

The JEMC Co-Chair Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano (representing Government) wrote to the
concerned governors seeking their support for the formation and the operationalization of SCTs.
The PLGUs responded positively and reiterated their support to the GPH – RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG
peace process.

On 3 October 2019, an initial meeting with concerned local government units in Negros Occidental
was conducted at Metro Inn, Bacolod City relative to the conduct of an Assessment and Planning
Workshop per SCT. The purpose of the planning workshop is to help the SCTs finalize their
respective structures, TORs and craft their normalization plans (work and financial plan) for the
settlement sites. The meeting resulted in the identification of proposed officials from the Provincial
Government and City Government who will act as Chairperson, Secretariat and Members in the
SCTs for the Peace and Development Community (PDC) sites in Negros Occidental.

Assessment and Planning Workshops were conducted for the SCTs of Iloilo, Negros Occidental and
Negros Oriental during the last quarter of 2019. The SCT orientation and planning for Iloilo was
conducted on 19-21 November 2019, while the SCT orientation and planning for Negros Occidental
and Oriental was conducted on 27-29 November 2019. Each SCT crafted their own work and
financial plans to help facilitate the delivery of commitments under the GPH-RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG
peace process for FY 2020.

2. Components of the Clarificatory Implementing Document (CID)

Components of the CID include: 1) Disposition of Arms and Forces, 2) Social and Economic
Reintegration of the Kapatiran members, 3) Release of alleged political offenders, 4) transformation
of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG into a civilian organization, and 5) Community Peace Dividends.

As of reporting period, the following were accomplished for the following components of the CID:

a. Disposition of Arms and Forces and Security Arrangements

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i. Operationalization of the Community Defense Unit (CDU)
The training of the CDU candidates started on 20 September 2019, a day after the
decommissioning of the 727 members of the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG at Headquarters, 3ID, PA,
Camp Peralta, Jamindan, Capiz. Two hundred sixty-seven (267) candidates passed the screening
and assessment and have officially started their training. The CDU training program was divided into
two (2) phases: Transformation Phase & the OPAPP Orientation and Livelihood Skills Development
Phase. Phase I is composed of nine (9) components: service orientation, values formation, civil-
military operations and civil relations, justice and law and order, individual skills development,
disaster preparedness, peace and order and public safety plan (POPSP), PNP related subjects and
environmental protection training.

On 5 November 2019, the CDU candidates graduated from their 45-day training. The graduates
were integrated into the AFP Reserve Force and were eventually deployed to the settlement sites in
Tanjay in Negros Oriental, Maasin in Iloilo, Ibajay in Aklan and in Kabankalan, San Carlos, Cadiz,
Cauayan, all in Negros Occidental. Aside from the financial assistance received by the candidates
from DSWD through their Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations (AICS) program, each CDU
candidate was provided with food assistance and cash incentive upon their deployment.

ii. Demilitarization and Disposal of Inventoried Firearms

On 18 November 2019, the Firearms, Explosives, and Ammunition Disposal Committee (FEADC)
Region 6 issued Resolution No. 02-2019, requesting the Office of the Chief, Philippine National
Police for the disposal of demilitarized firearms through sale by public bidding. In addition, Police
Regional Office 6 (PRO 6) requested from 3rd Infantry Division (3ID), Philippine Army (PA), to utilize
the disposal site at Sitio Pula, Brgy. Jamindan Norte, Jamindan Capiz for the disposal of explosives
and ammunitions. This request was granted and on 20 November 2019, PRO 6 FEADC
successfully disposed of 210 explosives and 11,488 rounds of assorted ammunition in the disposal
site. Prior to this, 274 units of firearms and 442 pieces of assorted magazine were demilitarized
within the period of 17-30 October 2019, at Camp General Martin Teofilo B Delgado, Fort San
Pedro, Iloilo City, as supervised by PRO 6 FEADC.

b. Social and Economic Reintegration of the KAPATIRAN Members

i. Livelihood. On 8-9 October 2019, a planning-workshop was conducted in preparation for

the release of the Livelihood Settlement Grants (LSG) to the KAPATIRAN. The planning-workshop
was attended by concerned personnel from DSWD Central and Field offices, KAPATIRAN
members, JEMC members and Co-Chairs, and PAMU OPAPP personnel. The conduct of the
planning-workshop was an essential step towards designing and implementing a program that is
responsive to the needs of the KAPATIRAN. The LSG is a component of the socio-economic
programs of the DSWD for the KAPATIRAN, as stipulated under DSWD Memorandum Circular
(MC) 19-2019, Unified Guidelines on the Clarificatory Implementing Document (CID) for the 2000
Peace Agreement with the RPM-P/RPA/ABB-TPG for the Provision of DSWD Programs and
Services.

Preparatory/complementary activities, the corresponding schedule and documentary requirements

were discussed and semi-finalized during the workshop. Following the planning-workshop and
orientations, Grant Utilization Plans (GUP) formulation followed by fiduciary reviews were conducted
with the different KAPATIRAN Chapters as part of complementary activities leading to the release of
the LSG of the KAPATIRAN, amounting to PhP50,000.00 each member.

In December 2019, 724 (99.58%) KAPATIRAN members received their Livelihood Settlement Grant
(LSG) amounting to PhP50,000.00 (per individual). Only three (0.41%) KAPATIRAN members have
yet to receive their grants. The grant is to support the establishment or continuity of the members'
livelihood or economic activities in their areas or communities.

ii. Establishment of Settlement Sites. Establishment of settlement sites shall mean

the provision of basic services and facilities in these areas. In relation to this, the National Housing
Authority (NHA), OPAPP, Western Visayas Field Office, and Kapatiran conducted a Site Inspection
of the proposed settlement sites in Brgy. Caraudan, Janiuay, Iloilo; Brgy. Tabigue, E.B. Magalona,
Negros Occidental; and, Brgy. Napoles, Bago City, Negros Occidental. NHA’s physical area survey
assessed the proposed area in Iloilo as feasible for housing, given the plateau suitability of the soil
for crop production given that the creek traversing the boundaries of the site provided natural
irrigation. For the sites in E.B. Magalona and Bago City, Negros Occidental, NHA has recommended
coordination with DENR to secure the necessary environmental certifications for the development of
these sites as permanent settlement for the KAPATIRAN.

3. Complementary Programs

In support to the KAPATIRAN’s transformation, partner agencies have committed to extend the
implementation of their existing programs and provision of capacity/skills training activities to the
KAPATIRAN:

a. On 18 October 2019, the City Planning and Development Office of Tanjay City, Negros Oriental,
committed that 2 of the 3 projects will be funded through savings of the LGU (for multipurpose
building and evacuation center).
b. The Kabankalan LGU distributed seedlings, pesticides/chemicals, organic pesticides, and
seedling trays for Kapatiran members on 29 October 2019. A demo on seedling planting was
conducted as well.
c. Kabankalan City Mayor Pedro P. Zayco, committed to provide PhP3,000.00 as additional
money for the monthly electric bill of the Peace Development Community (PDC) site.
d. The City Agriculturist of Kabankalan offered to conduct participatory rural assessment in the
PDC site (to be conducted simultaneously with the Community Resource Management Framework
Stage 3).
e. TESDA Aklan trained 50 individuals on basic electrical installation and maintenance on 8
November 2019.

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 f. A 2-Day Trainers Training on Mushroom Production and Vermi Composting was led by the
Central Philippines State University (CPSU) in Hinobaan Campus. Five (5) KAPATIRAN members
and seven (7) AFP Personnel from 15IB participated in the training workshop.

Completion of the 2011 Memorandum of Agreement with the Cordillera Bodong

Administration - Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBA – CPLA)

1. Establishment of the Joint Evaluation and Monitoring Committee (JEMC). A series of

follow-through meetings ensued for the establishment and operationalization of the Joint Evaluation
and Monitoring Committee (JEMC) for the CBA-CPLA peace process:

a. On 18 October 2019, a meeting between OPAPP (PAMU) and 5ID, 503rd Bde in Tabuk,
Kalinga took place. The program flow, methodology and expected outputs for the workshop were
finalized during this meeting. On 30 October 2019, reconciliation and validation of various lists of
CPLA members with 5ID, AFP PPDO, was conducted in preparation for the organization and
planning workshop for the establishment of the JEMC.

b. On 21-24 November 2019, the Organization and Planning of the JEMC was conducted.
The workshop led to the following outputs: finalized organizational structure, function and
responsibilities of the JEMC.

c. The JEMC Executive Committee met on 16 December 2019 at Outlook Ridge

Residences, Baguio City. The meeting resulted in the following agreements/outputs:
i. Criteria and vetting process of CSOs recommended to the JEMC
ii. Crafted the Road Map of the Normalization Program for the CPLA peace process with the
overall goal of: CBA-CPLA members and identified communities are transformed into active
partners for a peaceful and developing Cordillera region free from CPP-NPA and other threat
groups; and, the aspiration of the Cordillera people's meaningful autonomy is guaranteed and
secured by 2022.
ii. Normalization Plan/Program document signed by first quarter of 2020
iv. Profiling and inventory of combatants and weapons to be conducted by first quarter of 2020

2. Operationalization of the Inter-agency for Development

A meeting with Cordillera Regional Line Agencies (RLAs) was conducted on 16 December 2019 at
Outlook Ridge Residences, Baguio City. The main agenda of the meeting was to get the
commitment of the RLAs to join the JEMC, and to provide support and intervention to the CBA-
CPLA. The meeting resulted to the following:
a. RLAs agreed to craft a common profiling form to minimize replication of data gathering from the
communities.
b. RLAs emphasized the importance of program/project review of earlier interventions to
determine what else is lacking for the CBA-CPLA.

COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC

011 10,292,211.09 9,886,632.69 Communicating Peace
AFFAIRS UNIT (CPAU)

The OPAPP Communications and Public Affairs Unit (CPAU) focused its efforts on major
campaigns and activities such as the Joint Communications Campaign (JCC) for the ratification of
the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), oathTaking of the Bangamoro Transition Authority (BTA)
members, and the inauguration of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC
(BARMM). The unit also provided communications support and services to different OPAPP units,
203 AFFAIRS UNIT (CPAU) - PS- 1,005,928.24 1,005,928.24
such as the visit to evacuation centers in Marawi City and the provision of catch up legal and
MFO)
psychosocial interventions for minor victims of abuse in Marawi; opening of the National Women’s
Month, Bangsamoro Women’s Summit and other gender-related activities; Malaysian Armed Forces
Staff College Study Visit; IMT Turnover Ceremony in Cotabato City; and engagements of OPAPP
executives and officials.

From January to March 2019, the CPAU drafted forty-one (41) news and feature releases, fifty-five
(55) digital and print IEC content, eleven (11) talking points for PAPRU and OPAPP executives,
twenty (26) speeches for PAPRU and OPAPP officials, thirty-nine (39) statements, ten (10) media
interviews, and two (2) communication plans for the BOL.

· Social Media Reports

OPAPP along with other national government agencies, LGUs, and civil society organizations led
the campaign for the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) ratification and inclusion of other areas in the
BARMM jurisdiction. With this, several peace rallies were conducted and covered during the
campaign all over Mindanao.

The total reach for the month of January was 1,018,87. These are the number of people who
posted OPAPP activities, press releases, videos, announcements, and social cards. The top posts
and shares in January were mostly about the Bangsamoro, conduct of the plebiscite, and the BOL
ratification.

After the successful ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law and the inclusion of Cotabato City
in the BARMM territorial jurisdictions, info campaigns and peace rallies were conducted for the
inclusion of six municipalities in Lanao Del Norte and 56 barangays in North Cotabato. With this,
the total reach for the month of February was 561,346. This is 44.8% dip from January mainly due
to the completion of the campaign in the previous month. The top posts in reach for the month of
February were about the BOL results, ARMM to BARMM handover, and statements of the PAPRU
and President on the BTA.

Most of the engagements in March centered on Secretary Galvez’s engagements, particularly with
RPA-ABB group in Negros Occidental, EO 70, and other matters such as courtesy calls. The
running total reach for this month was 154,235. The top posts in reach for the month of March
centered on Japan and UN projects for BARMM, full implementation of the normalization program,
statements of the PAPRU and President on BTA and BARMM; and economic and development
efforts for BARMM.

· Twitter

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The total number of impressions for the month of January is 65,476. The top tweets based on
impressions and engagements were statements and press releases on the meeting between Lanao
del Norte 2nd District Congressman Abdullah 'Bobby' Dimakuta Dimaporo and Hadji Abdullah G.
Makapaar a.k.a Commander Bravo, commander of the North Western Mindanao Front of the MILF;
successful conduct of the first round of plebiscite; thousands pledging to support the BOL; and
Marawi pledge 100% to BOL.

The total number of impression for the month of February is 41,039. Top tweets for the month were
on the successful conduct of plebiscite for the expansion of the areas under the future BARMM;
President Duterte challenged the BTA to always embody the aspirations of the people of BARMM
through good governance as they lead the new era of peace and development in the region;
support of stakeholders to the BOL; activities of the IMT.

The total number of impression for the month of March is 22,465. Top tweets were on OPAPP and
CHED top officials’ meeting; the passing away of MILF Ghadzali Jaafar; the first Women
Stakeholders Regional Forum under the newly established Bangsamoro Regional Government;
and, the signing of projects forged between the Government of Japan and its implementing partners
from the United Nations.

2nd Quarter
Communicating Peace

For the second quarter of 2019, the OPAPP Communications and Public Affairs Unit (CPAU)
focused its efforts on major campaigns and activities for the Normalization program, and on support
to the Executive Order No. 70 or the Whole-of-Nation Approach in ending local armed conflict.

From April to June 2019, OPAPP CPAU drafted 40 news and feature releases, 39 digital and print
IEC content, 22 talking points for PAPRU and OPAPP executives, 11 statements, 14 media
interviews, and 2 communication plans for the Normalization, and OPAPP.
· Social Media Reports

- Facebook. After the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, and eventual establishment of
the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the OPAPP together with partner
national government agencies and BARMM officials focused on the preparation for the
implementation of the Normalization program during the second quarter of 2019. With that, several
consultations, information campaigns, and meetings were covered.

The total reach for the months of April, May, and June is 175,173. This are the number of people
reached by the OPAPP posts. Engagements refer to shares, reactions, comments, post clicks,
photo view, video play, and link clicks. Total engagements for this quarter is 27,960.

Most of the posts with high reach and engagements is about the Normalization, and Marawi Week
of Peace.

- Twitter. The total number of impressions for the months of April, May, and June is 80,500.
Impressions is the number of times users saw our tweets on Twitter.

3rd Quarter
4. Communicating Peace. The OPAPP Communications and Public Affairs Unit’s
(CPAU) main task is to ensure that the Duterte Administration’s Peace and Development
Agenda and all the peace-building initiatives being carried out by the agency are effectively
communicated to the general public and other key stakeholders.

To achieve this objective, CPAU focused on implementing strategic communication and advocacy
efforts such as localized media engagements, press briefings, and the production and release of
news and feature articles and IEC materials, among others.

CPAU also provided communications support to OPPAP-organized activities for the third quarter of
2019 which includes the Second Phase of Decommissioning of MILF-BIAF combatants, National
Peace Consciousness Month 2019, and the Disposition of Firearms by the RPA-ABB. The unit also
gave comms and technical support to the different OPAPP peace tables and programs.

a. National Peace Consciousness Month 2019. OPAPP-CPAU worked closely with the
various OPAPP units in the promotion of activities with partners and stakeholders on the
ground. Hereunder are CPAU’s accomplishments related to the celebration of Peace Month
2019:
- Designed the Peace Month logo and theme, as well as the development of collaterals (USBs,
pins, notebooks)
- Promoted Peace Month through advertisements posted in LRT, MRT and PNR stations, as
well as MMDA “Panawagan ng Bayan” areas (along EDSA).
- Created a video presentation on PH Philippine Peace Process Milestones, OPAPP Unit
Accomplishment Reports
- Set up photo exhibit on Philippine Peace Process Milestones
- Facilitated media interviews to promote Peace Month
- Carried out media relations work during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of Peace
Month
- Conducted “SayPeace” Photo Contest in OPAPP’s Social Media channels
- Drafted press releases and statements, and did photo and video documentation of OPAPP
programs and activities
- Developed branding of the State of the Peace Process Report

b. Second Phase of Decommissioning of MILF-BIAF. OPAPP-CPAU worked closely with

the Joint Normalization Committee (JNC) to strengthen linkages with national and local media
organizations, create a greater awareness of the event, and ensure the release of articles with
factual information and proper context. In particular, the team accomplished the following:

- Organized a press conference to publicize the decommissioning event

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- Drafted the content, design and layout of IEC materials
- Ensured media coverage before and during the decommissioning activity
- Drafted press releases and statements, as well as did photo and video documentation
- Set up photo exhibit on the Milestones of Bangsamoro Peace Process

c. Disposition of Firearms of RPA Members. OPAPP-CPAU worked closely with the

Peace Accords and Management Unit (PAMU) to ensure media coverage of the unit’s
activities, as well as guarantee the release of factual information. The unit accomplished the
following:
- Produced the documentary titled “Landas” which highlighted the history of the
Rebolusyonaryong Partido ng Manggagawa-Pilipinas/Revolutionary Proletarian Army/Alex
Boncayao Brigade (RPM-P/RPA/ABB)
- Conducted photo and video coverage during the transport of RPM-P/RPA/ABB firearms, and
profiling of the group’s members
- Carried out media relations work during the actual event
- Prepared press kit materials
- Drafted speeches, talk point points and official press releases, as well as photo and video
documentation of the event

d. Press Release (PR) Value. PR value refers to the cost of OPAPP news articles if it is
advertised or promoted in other ways that require funding. Part of CPAU’s responsibility is to
constantly engage and build relationships with the media so that this goal is achieved. These
unpaid media channels include print, radio, and TV which are effective in reaching not only
the general public, but down to the agency’s stakeholders on the ground.

The costs were generated by iSentia, a third-party news monitoring and research company. Isentia
has been providing news monitoring services to OPAPP since 2017.

A total PR value of PhP 17,026,730.31was derived out of the twelve (12) press releases published
for this quarter. Of this figure, the following PR took the interests of the media with corresponding
value:
- PhP 418,085.83 - government’s waiver on the age and height requirements for the Moro
Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front’s applicants who wish to become
members of the Philippine National Police.
- PhP 404,242.00 - 2nd Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization (ICCMN) meeting in
Cotabato City.
- PhP 4,708,305.56 - decommissioning of former combatants from the Moro Islamic Liberation
Front (MILF), including the basic military training of MILF-Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces as part
of the Joint Peace and Security Team, and inter-government partnerships that were formed to
provide socio-economic packages under the Normalization Track of the Comprehensive Agreement
on the Bangsamoro
- PhP 598,872.00 - graduation ceremony of former MILF combatants on their basic military
training
- PhP 8,848,951.20 - decommissioning of MILF combatants and the MOA signing between
OPAPP and TESDA
- PhP 1,205,916.48 - month-long celebration of National Peace Consciousness Month
- PhP 1,166,106.24 - RPM-P/RPA/ABB (disposition of arms and forces, inspection of firearms
and other explosives)

e. Media Interviews. For the 3rd quarter of 2019, OPAPP- CPAU organized two (2)
press conferences, and facilitated several media interviews for the PAPRU and other key
players in the peace process. The purpose of these activities is to drumbeat upcoming major
activities of OPAPP, and provide a space to convey the agency’s messages, address
inaccurate reportage, and most importantly, sustain the organization’s relationship with the
press.

CPAU also worked with the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to organize a
press briefing with the PAPRU in Malacañan last 20 August 2019.

To provide proper context for the Second Phase of Decommissioning, CPAU organized a media
briefing with PAPRU, BARMM Interim Chief Minister Ebrahim Murad, IDB Chair Fatih Ulusoy, JNC
Co-Chairs Ariel Hernandez and Ed Guerra, and BTA MP Mohagher Iqbal as resource persons.

It is also worth noting that CPAU gained 43 new media contacts during the course of its press
relations work.

Aside from these, CPAU also facilitated TV interviews to promote the celebration of National Peace
Consciousness Month, Second Phase of Decommissioning, Disposition of RPM-P/RPA/ABB
firearms and forces, and the Normalization Program in general

f. Social Media
- Facebook. After the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, and the eventual
establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), OPAPP
together with partner national government agencies and BARMM officials focused on preparations
for the implementation of the Normalization program during the second and third quarter of 2019.
Consultations, information campaigns, JPST trainings and Inter-Cabinet Cluster meetings were
covered by the team. Eid’l Adha and Peace Month celebrations in Mindanao were also documented.

The reach of OPAPP’s Facebook page for this quarter hit 15,696,370 from last quarter’s 175,173.
Reach is media analytics metric that refers to the number of users who have come across a
particular content on a social platform such as Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. This figure includes
posts, check-ins, ads, social information from people who interacted with OPAPP’s FB page and
more.

Total engagements for this quarter reached 1,928,642 from last quarter’s 27,960. Engagement
refers to the number of people who engaged with the page. Engagement includes any click or story
created. (Unique Users)

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 Live videos, photo releases, and other social media activities such as the peace trivia and
SayPeace Photo Contest contributed to the increase in reach and engagements.

Most of the posts with a high reach and engagements are related to the second phase of
decommissioning; the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) that allows MILF, MNLF members to join the
PNP; trainings conducted for the JPSTs; and activities of Peace Month 2019.

- Twitter. The total number of impressions for the months of July, August, and September
reached 123,300. This figure is a significant increase from the 80,500 impressions posted last
quarter. Impressions is the number of times users saw an individual or organization’s tweets on
Twitter. Aside from the live videos on Facebook, CPAU simultaneously provided live updates on
Twitter for its activities this quarter.

- Instagram. To further promote Peace Month and encourage participation among our online
followers especially those residing in the Greater Manila Area, CPAU also conducted the SayPeace:
IG Photo Contest from 21-27 September 2019.

Photo entries were anchored on this year’s theme, “Tapang at Malasakit Para sa Kapayapaan.”
Aside from the theme, seven hashtags were posted during each day of the contest. The participants
must anchor their entries on the hashtags posted.

4th Quarter

From October to December 2019, CPAU drafted forty-eight (48) news and feature releases;
developed forty-eight (48) digital and print IEC content; wrote sixty (60) talki points, messages and
speeches for PAPRU and OPAPP executives; three (3) statements, organized seven (7) media
interviews, two (2) press briefings, and three (3) media rounds in the cities of Davao, Cotabato and
Zamboanga.

a. Press Releases Values. PR value is the cost of OPAPP news articles if it is advertised or
promoted in other ways that require funding. Part of CPAU’s responsibility is to constantly engage
and build relationships with the media to ensure that this is possible. These unpaid media channels
include print, radio, and TV which are effective in reaching not only the general public but down to
the agency’s stakeholders on the ground.

A total of 31 press releases, 3 statements, and 1 letter to the editor was released to the media by
the CPAU. These media releases totaled an amount of PHP34,745,189.58 worth of PR values, or a
19% increase from the 3rd quarter PR values.

For October 2019, CPAU gathered PHP14,690,973.99 worth of PR values; PHP9,406,527.69 for
November 2019; and PHP 10,647,687.90 for December 2019.

b. Media Interviews. The CPAU organized three (3) Media Rounds, in the cities of Davao,
Cotabato, and Zamboanga. The purpose of these rounds was to personally meet and thank
OPAPP’s media partners for their continuous coverage of the agency’s activities. During the rounds,
the unit was also able to get feedback and suggestions from the local media on how CPAU can
improve its writing style and dispatch process.

Last 6 November 2019, CPAU in partnership with Philippine Star’s Marichu Villanueva organized
Kapehan sa Manila at Café Adriatico in Manila. It was attended by 16 media outfits. PAPRU, as the
resource person were able to provide updates on the Normalization process, RPA peace process
and LPE initiatives. Media outfits present include Agila ng Bayan, DZXL/RMN Manila, SMNI News,
Hataw, Inquirer.net, Radio Pilipinas, DZBB-GMA, Manila Bulletin, Peoples’ Bulletin, One Media
Network, DZMM, PTV, GMA News Online, Net 25, The Daily Tribune, and Manila Standard.

The CPAU also organized a Press Briefing conducted after the IGRB’s First Consultative Meeting in
Davao City last 16 December 2019. It was attended by the local media of Davao.

The CPAU also facilitated several media interviews for the PAPRU and key players in the peace
process. The purpose of these activities was to provide a space to convey our messages, clarify
misinformation and most importantly sustain our relationship with the press.

c. Social Media. After celebration of the National Peace Consciousness Month, OPAPP
together with partner national government agencies, and the BARMM officials focused on the
preparation for the implementation of the Normalization program during the last quarter of 2019.

With that, information campaigns, JPST trainings and Inter-Cabinet Cluster meetings, MOA signings
with national government agencies and other major activities were amplified online. CPAU also
intensified its social media strategy in response to the activities of CPP-NPA activities online.

The total Reach (Facebook) for the months of October, November and December is 473,908. This
is the number of people who had any content from your Page or about your Page enter their screen.
This includes posts, check-ins, ads, social information from people who interacted with the OPAPP
Page. Total Engagements (Facebook) for this quarter is 27,742. It refers to the number of people
who engaged with OPAPP’s page. Engagement includes any click or story created. Live videos,
photo releases, social cards and other social media activities contributed to the increase in reach
and engagements.

The total number of Impressions for the months of October, November and December is
123,300. Impressions is the number of times users saw OPAPP’s tweets on Twitter. Aside from the
live videos on Facebook, CPAU simultaneously provided live updates in Twitter for the activities this
quarter.

A. Completion of the Implementation of the Remaining Commitments under the GPH-

032 GPH-MNLF 15,983,811.46 11,285,569.51
MNLF Peace Agreement

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The remaining commitments relative to the convergence of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement and
the 2014 Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro has been complied with through the
participation of the MNLF in the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) and in the appointment
of some of their members to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA). Further, the issue on co-
management of strategic minerals has been resolved with the formulation of the provisions on
Article XII on Fiscal Autonomy and Article XIII on Regional Economy and Patrimony of the
Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL).

Engagement with the Misuari Group

In response to the behest of the President that he would extend his hand in friendship and peace in
the hope that they can strike an agreement to promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the
Moro of Mindanao, the government, through the OPAPP, shall continue to engage with MNLF Chair
Nur Misuari to discuss the remaining commitments under the peace process and government
initiatives on federalism.

On 25 February 2019, OPAPP, in collaboration with the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG),
drafted inputs in response to the motion filed by the legal counsels of the MNLF Chair Misuari
requesting the Court to allow him to travel to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the
46th Session of the Islamic Foreign Ministers Conference of the OIC and to Rabat, Morocco to
attend the Parliamentary Union of the Islamic Countries (PUIC).
Several meetings were held by OPAPP and the OSG, Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau
of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) concerning Misuari’s case, those of his co-accused
members, and the on-going peace process with the MNLF.

DOJ informed OPAPP on the status of the cases in which some 135 co-accused are awaiting
developments. DOJ reported that they intend to work on possible plea bargain for these individuals
by batches, prioritizing those who are aged 60 and above. The agencies shall coordinate on the
validation of names of candidates for plea bargaining as well as on possible interventions for these
co-accused should they be released.

Chair Misuari was allowed to travel to the UAE and Morocco following a conditional arraignment
before the Sandiganbayan 3rd Division. The Sandiganbayan noted that Misuari still plays an
important role in the peace efforts in Mindanao, being the MNLF
chair, and that attendance to the official sessions may have some national significance in said
efforts. OPAPP through the OSG has since submitted a memorandum to the Pasig RTC, outlining
government efforts involving Misuari.

On 19 March, the President and Chair Misuari agreed to further discuss the latter’s proposed set-up
for a federal form of government and shall follow these timelines:
Agenda-setting by April 2019
- Composition of respective Panels by April 2019
- Discussions of the Panels from April to November 2019
- Feedback/ update to the President by August 2019
- Final feedback and report to Principals by December 2019

Engagement with the Jikiri Group

The MNLF under Yusoph Jikiri issued a resolution that they are officially accepting and supporting
the BOL and the BARMM as the more appropriate political solution to the Bangsamoro issue. As
provided for in the BOL and in support to the implementation of the agreement ensuring the
conclusion of the Tripartite Review Process of the 1996 FPA, the MNLF shall be represented in the
MILF-led BTA. Ten (10) out of the 76 BTA members who took their oath in front of the President on
22 February at the Malacanan Palace were MNLF members or are representing the MNLF.

Other activities/ efforts pursued by OPAPP in relation to the MNLF peace process are as follows:

Grand Peace Assembly on the BOL in Patikul, Sulu (17 January 2019)

Cabinet Secretaries led by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, together with National Security
Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año Jr., Presidential Peace Adviser
Carlito Galvez Jr., Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, Deputy Presidential Peace Adviser Nabil Tan,
Bangsamoro Transition Commissioner Jose Lorena and AFP Chief of Staff Benjamin Madrigal,
along with MNLF Chair Yusop Jikiri graced the peace assembly on the BOL held on 17 January at
the Mindanao State University, in Patikul, Sulu.

During the event, the group urged the people of Sulu to support the ratification of the BOL and said
that their presence in the said assembly aimed to show that the whole of the Duterte Administration
supports the peace and development of the Bangsamoro. The Secretaries also challenged the
future leaders of the Bangsamoro to practice good governance and ensure sustainable peace and
development.

Secretary Lorenzana urged the more than 10,000 residents gathered at the MSU gymnasium not to
miss the opportunity to ratify the BOL. MNLF Chair Jikiri said that the BOL responds to the long-
standing aspirations of the Moro people and that supporting its passage will greatly impact the lives
of the present and future generations of the Bangsamoro.

Secretary Nograles announced that the Cabinet is one hundred percent in support of the ratification
of the BOL and that they believe the BOL is the key for peace and development in Mindanao.
Secretary Esperon, for his part, narrated his experiences when he was a young officer assigned in
Sulu in the 1970s. He disclosed that among those he engaged in an armed encounter was none
other than Jikiri himself. He shared that even rivals can be friends if they are united in their objective
to bring peace in Mindanao. Secretary Año explained that the BOL is a template for the federal
setup of government which the Duterte Administration is advocating. He added that the
Bangsamoro government is a step in the direction of a federal form of government.

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Provision of Social Protection Packages for MNLF members, next-of-kin and community
members

OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED STUDY GRANT PROGRAM

Under the OPAPP/PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program, a total of 924 grantees attributable to the
GPH-MNLF peace process, continue to be supported. However, with the on-hold status on the
release of grants, the MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) continues to explore options to resolve this issue.

The Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (PAPRU) Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr.,
met with CHED Chairperson Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III to address the issue where to source
funds for the provision of grants for FY 2018-2019 PAMANA-CHED beneficiaries. The study grant
provides for PhP5,000 per semester or PhP10,000 per year to each beneficiary to cover basic fees,
monthly living and book allowances.

OPAPP-PHILHEALTH Sponsored Program

The MCU facilitated the submission of applications of two thousand one hundred thirty-one (2,131)
or 107% of the total 2,000 slots intended for the communities where the MNLF are present, with the
following breakdown:

The MCU facilitated the submission of applications of two thousand one hundred thirty-one (2,131)
or 107% of the total 2,000 slots intended for the communities where the MNLF are present, with the
following breakdown:

YEAR
REGION 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Tier 2 Tier 2 Tier 2 Tier 1 Tier 1
CAR 555 545 540 505 500
Region 6 99 100 42 100 99
Region 7 18 18 76 18 18
(NIR)
Region 10 10 10 10 10 10
TOTAL 682 673 668 633 627

Notwithstanding the project implementation issues and concerns that

continue to affect project implementation, OPAPP in collaboration
with its implementing partners, shall endeavor to complete all soft
and hard infrastructure projects no later than 31 December 2019 and
30 June 2020, respectively, as and when feasible and applicable.

Provision of Support to the Victims of the Jolo Cathedral Bombing

The MCU together with the Area Management Team in ZamBaSulTa and Peace Accords
Monitoring Unit (PAMU), composed the OPAPP assessment team that visited Jolo, Sulu on 1-2
February 2019 to assess the needs of the victims/survivors and their families and determine
possible assistance that the office can extend.

The team met with key Jolo stakeholders such as the Municipal Mayor, the representatives of the
Provincial Government, the Notre Dame of Jolo College (NDJC) and Vicariate of Jolo leadership.
The team also visited the three hospitals in Jolo which catered to the immediate needs of the
survivors before they were transferred to Zamboanga City for further treatment.

The team found out that immediate monetary and humanitarian assistance have been extended to
the victims/survivors and their families by the Provincial and Municipal Government as well as the
NDJC and Vicariate of Jolo leadership. However, the Municipal or Provincial Government have no
personnel in Zamboanga City to assist the families in the different Zamboanga hospitals for their
issues and concerns. On the part of the NDJC, a nun was assigned to assist the watchers and the
patients. However, NDJC’s funds are not enough to cater to the needs of these individuals and their
families.

The team noted and recommended the following for consideration of the PAPRU:
1. Despite the financial assistance provided by the municipal and provincial local governments and
NDJC, the victims/survivors and their families will still need additional cash support for the following:
· daily needs of the patients (medicines, other required laboratory tests)
· daily expenses of the watchers (transportation, meals, communication allowance)
· burial assistance for the victims’ families

2. OPAPP to facilitate, if necessary, the following immediate actions with the Municipal/Provincial
Government or with the DSWD-ARMM to:
· Consolidate list of deceased and injured for proper monitoring and tracking
· Comprehensive mapping/profiling of all medical and socio-economic needs of the survivors for
assistance either by these LGUs/agencies or other entities. Initial agencies to engage include
TESDA for technical assistance/capacity building, DOLE for employment and provision of seed
capital, CHED and UNIFAST for education and DSWD for other appropriate interventions
· Mapping of public and private practitioners of MHPSS operating in Sulu and nearby areas to
assist the survivors and their families as well as the families of the deceased for mental health and
psychosocial needs, debriefing
· Creating a mechanism or convene a small group to lead the aforementioned follow-through
activities either at the Municipal or Provincial-level

3. For long-term interventions, it is recommended that OPAPP engage CSO partners in Sulu such
as the Tumikang Sama-sama and the NDJC to plan for long-term interventions that would bring
about social healing and reconciliation as well as preventing/countering violent extremism in the
province. This program may include the following capacity-building and continuing education
activities:
· Seminars on Culture of Peace/Conflict-Sensitivity and Peace Promotion (CSPP)
· Seminars on Cultural Sensitivity

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2nd Quarter
Engagement with the Misuari Group

In response to the directive of the President that he would extend his hand in peace and friendship
in the hope to promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the Moro of Mindanao, the
government, through the OPAPP continuously engages with MNLF Chair Nur Misuari and his group
for an inclusive and sustainable peace in Mindanao, through provision of technical, administrative
and logistical support.

The following were accomplished during this quarter:

· On 10 May 2019, the OPAPP facilitated the request for assistance of Balay Rehabilitation
Center for the return of one (1) co-accused of Chair Misuari together with her two (2) companions to
her hometown in Zamboanga City.

· On 16 May 2019, the OPAPP, in collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
facilitated the travel of Chair Misuari and some MNLF senior leaders to Jolo, Sulu to attend a
meeting relative to the proposed discussion on federalism and other peace and security issues in
Mindanao.

· On 21 May 2019, the OPAPP provided technical support to the Office of the Solicitor General
and the Department of Justice in the Motion filed by the lawyers of Chair Misuari on his proposed
travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 23 May –15 June 2019 to attend the World Islamic
Conference. This resulted to the issuance of Court Order of Branch 158, Pasig City granting the
motion to travel for Chair Misuari but directed him to report to the Philippine Consulate in Saudi
Arabia and provide the latter with necessary information on his itinerary, lodging and contact details
while in the country.

· On 22 May 2019, a meeting between PAPRU and Chair Misuari in Pasig City was convened to
update each other on the developments on the different issues and concerns on peace and security
in Mindanao.

· On 28 May 2019, the OPAPP provided administrative and logistical support to Chair Misuari
and his companions for his travel to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 28 May 2019 to 15 June
2019.

· On 15 June 2019, the OPAPP provided logistical support to Chair Misuari and his companions
on his return to Manila from his travel to Saudi Arabia.
Provision of technical support on the other issues and concerns of the MNLF

· On 17 May 2019, Mr. Ameer Sampang, claiming to be a prince of the Sultanate of Sulu visited
OPAPP to follow up on his request to be appointed as one of the BTA members to occupy the
remaining four (4) slots. Mr. Sampang was informed on the appropriate mechanisms and office to
address his concerns.
· In June 2019, the OPAPP received the proposals submitted by Mr. Hadji Abdullah Omar,
President and Chairman of the Yaqeen Global for Peace and Development Holdings Corporation of
the MNLF. Mr. Omar requested for financial and livelihood assistance for their members from North
Cotabato and Maguindanao. OPAPP then coordinated with Mr. Rolando Olamit (Nur Misuari
faction) to inquire on the legality of the aforesaid proposal and proponent. Initially, it was agreed that
all proposals from the MNLF leaders must be officially endorsed or coursed thru the leaders of their
groups and not to submit proposals individually or by groups.

Provision of Social Protection Packages for MNLF members, next-of-kin and community
members

1. PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program

With the “on-hold status” on the release of grants of the OPAPP-CHED and PAMANA-CHED study
grant program, the MCU regularly coordinates with the social protection national coordinator under
the OED for the updates and ways forward relative to this concern.

2. OPAPP-PHILHEALTH Sponsored Program under GPH-MNLF Peace Process

The MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) of OPAPP facilitated the submission of applications of two
thousand one hundred thirty-one (2,131) or 107% of the total 2,000 slots intended for the
communities where the MNLF are present, with the following breakdown:
Sex Number
Male 1314
Female 817
Total 2131

The FY 2019 list of beneficiaries came from the following provinces/cities:

Province/City Male Female TOTAL
Basilan 23 18 41
Compostela Valley 11 2 13
Davao City 28 22 50
Davao del Norte 27 19 46
Davao del Sur 31 13 44
Davao Occidental 24 10 34
Davao Oriental 28 21 49
North Cotabato 608 154 762
Sulu 124 143 267
Tawi-Tawi 211 269 480
Iligan City 1 1
Lanao Del Norte 1 1
Marawi City 1 1 2
Lanao Del Sur 96 62 158
Zamboanga del Norte 95 80 175
Zamboanga del Sur 6 2 8
TOTAL 1314 817 2131

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The OPAPP will be conducting orientation / consultation with the newly approved OPAPP-
PhilHealth beneficiaries starting 4th week of July 2019. The aforementioned activity aims to brief the
beneficiaries on the support and benefits they can receive from the program. Also, the activity will
serve as a venue for newly-approved members to clarify any issues and concerns related to the
PAMANA-PhilHealth program.

3rd Quarter
1. Engagement with the Misuari Group

To operationalize the directive of the President to continue the dialogue for peace and friendship in
the hope to promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the Moro of Mindanao, the
government, through the OPAPP continuously engages with MNLF Chair Nur Misuari and his group
for an inclusive and sustainable peace in Mindanao, through provision of technical, administrative
and logistical support.
· On 28 September 2019, OPAPP through the MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) coordinated with
the PNP-PRO 12, JTF General Santos and City Police of General Santos to monitor the conduct of
the peace summit organized by the MNLF-Misuari group of General Santos City and Saranggani
province. The coordinating activity with the PNP is a regular exercise being conducted by OPAPP-
MCU in order to monitor those activities that were communicated to OPAPP by the AFP, PNP,
LGUs or even the MNLF themselves.

· On 21 September 2019, the OPAPP-MCU facilitated the conduct of the 1st GPH-MNLF Peace
Coordinating Committee Meeting in Davao City. It was attended by Chair Nur Misuari, Founding
Chair of the MNLF and Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr., as principals. The meeting aimed to discuss
the agenda of the two parties; organizational set-up and meeting guidelines; and, identify next
steps, schedule and location of the next meeting. The meeting also served as a venue for Chair Nur
Misuari and Secretary Galvez to introduce the composition of their peace coordinating committees:

- Government Committee members (proposed, subject to the confirmation of the Office of the
President): Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr with Secretary Salvador Panelo, Undersecretary Arthur
Tabaquero and BGen (Ret) Buenaventura Pascual

- The GPH Coordinating Committee shall be assisted by Director Agripino Javier (Legal
Services Unit), Mr. Edgar Bullecer (Socio-economic) and Mr. Abraham Julpa Idjirani (Sulu matters)

· In a letter dated 16 April 2019, Chair Nur Misuari informed the President of the official
composition of his five-member panel (now coordinating committee), with him as the chair and Atty.
Arthur Lim, Atty. Joel Obar, Atty. Ringcar Pinote and Atty. Yasser Lumbos as members. Dr.
Luningning Umar, Atty. Udtog Kawit and Atty. Alongan Dimacaling will serve as alternates. Further,
the MNLF team will be assisted by Abdulkarim Misuari, Rolando Olamit, Prof. Mashur Jundam and
Jaysar Agasi as members of the technical working groups.

· On 9 July 2019, a meeting between PRRD and Chair Nur Misuari was convened to discuss
federalism and other peace and development efforts in Mindanao. Chair Misuari informed the
President that he will continue his advocacy for federalism and his group is willing to assist the
Government in addressing violent extremism in Sulu. On the other hand, the President personally
invited the Chair to his 4th SONA on 22 July 2019.

· OPAPP also facilitated the attendance of Chair Nur Misuari to the 4th State of the Nation
Address (SONA) of President Duterte on 22 July 2019.

2. Engagement with the Jikiri Group

· On 16 September 2019, the MCU facilitated the 2nd GPH-MNLF Coordinating Committee
Meeting to discuss the state of the MNLF combatants who were not integrated into the AFP and
PNP including the proposal of the MNLF for an anti-kidnapping, anti-illegal drugs and anti-terrorism
task force. The meeting resulted to the following action points:
- For OPAPP to convene a technical working group to study the proposal especially the legality
of such mechanism;
- Western Mindanao Command recommended for OPAPP to make a representation to the
Department of National Defense (DND) to request for a special quota enlistment for MNLF and to
waive/adjust some of the requirements to increase chances of MNLF combatants or their next-of-kin
to enter into the AFP;
- Replacement of those attrited integrees should come from the next-of-kin of the original
MNLF combatants;
- Western Mindanao Command affirms the current cooperation set-up with the MNLF-Jikiri in
Sulu but disallowed any acts relative to expansion as well as use of unilateral force.

· The MCU facilitated the conduct of the 1st and the Official Launch of the GPH-MNLF
Coordinating Committee Meeting with the Jikiri/Sema Group in Manila on 16 August 2019. The
meeting aimed to organize the mechanism with the creation of the following committees:

Componen GPH MNLF

t
Chair Undersecretary Arthur Mr. Ali Montaha
Tabaquero Babao
Office of the Presidential Adviser
on Military Affairs

Security LTC Abdurasad Sirajan Datu Faizal “Randy”

Western Mindanao Command Karon
Datu Halun
PCOL Patrick T. Villacorte Amilhussin
Philippine National Police-
BARMM
Alternate: PLTCOL Rex O.
Derilo
Socio- Director Andres Aguinaldo Mr. Awad Hamid
Economic OPAPP PAMANA-NPMO Ms. Delma Manjoorsa
Mr. Dong Anayatin
Director Jana Jill Gallardo
OPAPP-MNLF Concerns Unit
Confidence Director Jana Jill Gallardo Mr. Abebakrin
Building
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Mr. Uttoh Salem
Cutan
 Socio- Director Andres Aguinaldo Mr. Awad Hamid
Economic OPAPP PAMANA-NPMO Ms. Delma Manjoorsa
Mr. Dong Anayatin
Director Jana Jill Gallardo
OPAPP-MNLF Concerns Unit
Confidence Director Jana Jill Gallardo Mr. Abebakrin
Building Lukman
Mr. Uttoh Salem
Cutan

Transitiona BGen (Ret) Buenaventura Atty. Casan Ali

l Justice Pascual Limbona
OPAPP Senior Consultant Mr. Salip Aloy Jainal

LTC Abdurahman Jhovel

Western Mindanao Command
Legal Director Agripino G. Javier
Advisor OPAPP-Legal Services Unit

· The MCU facilitated the attendance of Chair Jikiri and MNLF Secretary-General and now BTA
Deputy Minister for BASULTA, Abdul Sahrin to the SONA held last 22 July 2019 as well as the
participation of their group to the Pre-SONA activity conducted in Davao City on 17 July 2019.

· On 11 July 2019, a meeting between Secretary Galvez and Chair Yusop Jikiri was held to
discuss transition to BARMM and other concerns of the MNLF. The meeting aimed to discuss with
the PAPRU the rehabilitation and development of their communities, participation of the MNLF in
the different mechanisms of the BARMM such as IGR, and entry of MNLF into the PNP.

1. Provision of technical support on the other issues and concerns of the MNLF

· OPAPP-MCU attended the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) Agricultural

Forum for the Province of Basilan on 25 July 2019. The forum aimed to collaborate or converge with
other key stakeholders to address the coconut scale insect infestation in Basilan and the conduct of
2nd Agricultural Forum with all LCEs, farmers and other partners in Basilan. The said forum will also
discussed issues on socio-economic and security in the province of Basilan.

· The OPAPP-MCU continuously coordinates with Mr. Rolando Olamit (Nur Misuari faction) to
review the proposals submitted by the MNLF to OPAPP. This was based on the instruction of the
PAPRU that all proposals from the MNLF leaders must be officially endorsed or coursed thru the
leaders of their groups and not to submit proposals individually or by groups.

2. Provision of Social Protection Packages for MNLF members, next-of-kin and community
members

a. PAMANA-CHED Study Grant Program

With the “on-hold status” on the release of grants of the OPAPP-CHED and PAMANA-CHED study
grant program, the OPAPP-MCU regularly coordinates with concerned offices for updates and ways
forward relative to this matter.

b. OPAPP-PHILHEALTH Sponsored Program under GPH-MNLF Peace Process

The MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) of OPAPP facilitated the submission of applications of two
thousand one hundred thirty-one (2,131) or 107% of the total 2,000 slots intended for the
communities where the MNLF are present, with the following breakdown:

Sex Number
Male 1314
Female 817
Total 2131
While waiting for the official list from PhilHealth Central office that will be useful for the conduct of an
orientation and consultation with the newly approved OPAPP-PhilHealth beneficiaries, the MCU
regularly addresses the concerns of the beneficiaries received by OPAPP.

4th Quarter
1. Engagement with the Misuari Group.
To operationalize the directive of the President to continue the dialogue for peace and friendship in
the hope to promote the interest of the MNLF and the rest of the Moros of Mindanao, the
government, through the OPAPP continuously engages with MNLF Chair Nur Misuari and his group
for an inclusive and sustainable peace in Mindanao, through the provision of technical,
administrative and logistical support.

a. Meetings of the GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee

i. 2nd GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee Meeting

01 October 2019 | Manila. The OPAPP facilitated the conduct of the 2nd GPH-MNLF Peace
Coordinating Committee Meeting in Manila. The coordinating meeting was conducted to identify
next steps on the operationalization of the committee. The committee discussed / agreed on the
following points:
- Creation of a joint secretariat that will assist the GPH and MILF Peace Coordinating
Committee which will be composed of four (4) individuals from each party;
- Creation of Committees to work on specific issues and deliverables. The secretariat to do the
initial drafts for deliberation in the next meeting; and
- The next meeting is proposed to be held with the presence of the President.

ii. Meeting with Senator Christopher Go

27 October 2019 | Davao City. The Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity
(PAPRU) met with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and MNLF Founding Chair Misuari in
Davao City to update the President on the operationalization of the GPH-MNLF Coordinating
Committee as well as to discuss ways forward relative to the engagement with Chair Misuari.

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iii. Meeting with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte
11 November 2019 | Malacanan, Manila. The GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee met with
the President at Malacañan Palace, Manila. It was attended by Chair Nur Misuari as chair of the
MNLF Coordinating Committee and with Undersecretary of OPAPP, Isidro L. Purisima representing
Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr as chair of the GPH Coordinating Committee.

During the meeting, the President informed Chair Misuari that the Philippine Government is ready to
engage his group and committed to release the names of the GPH representatives. The President
st
and Chair Misuari also agreed to hold the 1 formal meeting of the GPH-MNLF Coordinating
Committee in Davao City by December 2019.

iv. Approval of the GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee for the Misuari Group
22 November 2019 | Manila. The President approved the constitution of the GPH-MNLF Misuari
Coordinating Committee, with Secretary Carlito G. Galvez, Jr as chair for the Philippine
Government. The GPH shall also be represented by the following members:
- Secretary Salvador S. Panelo
- Undersecretary Cesar B. Yano with Undersecretary Arnel M. Duco as alternate member from
the DND
- Undersecretary Arthur I. Tabaquero from the Office of Military Affairs
- Atty. Nabil A. Tan from the Bangsamoro Transition Authority
- BGen Buenaventura Pascual AFP (RET)

v. Meeting with RTC 158 concerning the case of MNLF Chair Nur Misuari
27 November 2019 | Manila . The MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) of OPAPP provided assistance to
the PAPRU and OPAPP Assistant Secretary Agripino Javier during their meeting with Regional Trial
Court (RTC) 158 presiding Judge to update the latter on the ongoing peace engagement with Chair
Misuari. The OPAPP committed to regularly update the presiding judge on the developments in the
peace process with the MNLF.

vi. Meeting with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

13 December 2019 | Matina Enclaves, Davao City. The GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee
Meeting with the President was held on 13 December 2019 in Davao City. The meeting discussed
the following issues and concerns:
- Implementation of the two remaining commitments of the 1996 Final Peace Agreement which are
the Bangsamoro Development Assistance Fund (BDAF) and the Tripartite Implementation
Monitoring Committee (TIMC)
- Possible designation of Chair Misuari as special economic envoy to OIC countries;
- Proposal of the Misuari Group on Federal set-up of Government; and,
- Combatting Terrorism in Mindanao.

The meeting was attended by members of the MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee, namely: Atty.
Joel Obar, Atty. Yasser Lumbos, Atty. Mohammad Ali Guro, Dr. Udtog Kawit, Atty. Alongan
Dimacaling, Atty. Ma. Victorina Lim-Florido

b. GPH Peace Coordinating Committee Meetings

i. Preparatory Meeting
11 November 2019 | Manila. In preparation for the GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee
Meeting with the President, the GPH met to finalize the proposed agenda for submission to the
Office of the President as follows:
- Guidance of the President on the composition of the GPH Peace Coordinating Committee;
and,
- Upcoming visit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Assistant Secretary-General in
December 2019 and Secretary-General in February 2020

ii. Consultation Meeting

26 November 2019 | Makati. Presidential Adviser, Sec. Carlito Galvez met with the former
executive secretaries, Secretary Eduardo Ermita and Secretary Ruben Torres, who were being
tapped as advisers to the GPH Coordinating Committee, at the Shangri-la Hotel, Makati on 26
November 2019. The meeting aimed to consult them on the strategies to effectively engage Chair
Misuari, as the former were known to have a long and close relationship with Chair Misuari and
handled the earlier GPH-MNLF peace process.

iii. Preparatory Meeting

18 December 2019 | Manila. The GPH Peace Coordinating Committee met on 18 December 2019
to discuss the details of operationalizing the agreements reached during the December 13 GPH-
MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee Meeting with the President.

The GPH committee agreed that the terms of reference of the joint coordinating committee including
meeting guidelines/protocols should be formulated and approved. The Chair of the GPH
Coordinating Committee instructed the Secretariat to prepare the necessary documents for approval
of the committee. The Chair also instructed the Legal Office to draft the response to the position
paper of Chair Misuari submitted during the 13 December meeting. The GPH coordinating
committee further agreed to meet regularly and appraise each other on the developments in the
MNLF peace process.

c Continuing coordination with the Secretariat of the MNLF Peace Coordinating

Committee (for the Misuari Group)

The OPAPP continuously coordinates with the Secretariat of the MNLF Peace Coordinating
Committee to vet the proposals as well as the notices of MNLF assemblies in different parts of
Mindanao to ensure that these are sanctioned by the MNLF leadership. The vetting process is also
being utilized to check on the names of individuals or groups that are submitting these proposals to
OPAPP.

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 Hence, through the efforts of the joint coordinating committee, Chair Misuari issued a directive to
MNLF commanders not to engage in provocative acts as this may affect the ongoing peace process
with the Government. Further, Chair Misuari has instructed his commanders not to engage directly
with the government to avoid misrepresentation of certain individuals or groups claiming to be
MNLF. Hence, all communications coming from the MNLF shall only be signed by either Chair
Misuari, his vice chair or the head of their secretariat.

2. Engagement with the Jikiri Group

On 3-4 December 2019, the OPAPP facilitated the Visioning and Strategic Planning Workshop of
the GPH-MNLF Peace Coordinating Committee for the Jikiri Group. The objectives of the workshop
were as follows:
- Agree on common goals and objectives (vision of the MNLF, their combatants, their families,
and their communities) by 2022;
- Identify milestones for each year (FY 2020-2022); and
- Identify “doables” for Fiscal Year 2020 to 2022.

The aforementioned activity resulted to a plan / roadmap forof the MNLF combatants, their families
and communities in the next three (3)3 years. The GPH and MNLF-Jikiri Peace Coordinating
Committee agreed on the following next steps:

- The GPH and MNLF coordinating committees to meet separately and discuss the outputs of the
workshop for final comments as well as review the draft TOR on the 2 nd week of January 2020; and

- The GPH-MNLF Coordinating Committee to meet on the 3rd week of January 2020 to finalize the
3-year transformation plan of the MNLF as well as the terms of reference. This meeting also aims to
formulate the indicators and the targets for each year.

3. Provision of technical support on other issues related to the Bangsamoro

Courtesy call of the Ambassador of UAE to the Philippines. On 7 November 2019, the Courtesy Call
of the Ambassador of United Arab Emirates to the Philippines, his Excellency Hamad Saeed Alzaabi
to the PAPRU was held. The activity aimed to discuss possible areas for cooperation and
partnership on peace and development in Mindanao.

054 AMT - SOUTHERN LUZON 6,471,554.97 1,330,859.74 All Area Management Offices provided technical support to all interventions in the ground.
055 AMT- EASTERN ISAYAS 3,278,718.49 867,226.98
020 AMT- WESTERN VISAYAS 5,321,827.57 5,321,827.57
024 AMT- NORTHERN MINDANAO 4,644,834.48 2,473,388.24
057 AMT- DAVAO 5,942,840.07 5,577,134.48
AMT- SOUTH & CENTRAL
022 2,975,423.67 1,057,244.02
MINDANAO
019 AMT- NORTHERN LUZON 1,889,315.25 452,915.89
023 AMT- ZAMBASULTA 4,404,324.48 3,750,193.42
REHABILITATION AND
025 2,520,310.54 1,245,660.56
DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Continuation of the Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan Program or PAMANA as the
046 NPMO 37,913,988.56 20,588,512.72
Government’s Peace and Development Convergence Program

For 2017 to 2018, national government allotted a total of PhP15.376B for the PAMANA program to
improve governance, empower communities, and strengthen their capacities to address issues of
conflict. For 2017, the appropriated budget amounts to PhP8.074B. In the

2018 GAA, PAMANA has a budget amounting to P7,302,000,000 (USD 1420.2 Million), for the
construction of roads/bridges, implementation of livelihood projects, distribution of social protection
packages, policy issuances and capacity building activities. These interventions are to be
implemented through six (6) agencies: ARMM, CHED, DPWH, DSWD, NCIP, PhilHealth.

It aims to achieve lasting peace through the following three pillars:

Pillar 1: Laying the Foundation (National level) – refers to policy reforms that establish the
foundation of peace

Pillar 2: Delivery of Services (Community level) – promotes the convergent delivery of services and
goods focused on households and communities

Pillar 3: Connecting to other communities (regional and subregional level) – link conflict affected
areas to markets and promote jobs generation in provincial or municipal government

Building Foundations for Peace

The PAMANA Program continued to allocate funds for study grant and health insurance coverage of
former combatants and/or their next of kin in partnership with CHED and PHIC, respectively:
· Study Grant Program[1]. 1,212 grantees for AY 2017-2018
· Health Insurance Program
- 17,386 enrolled in 2017
- 22,514 enrolled in 2018

Additionally, the PAMANA Program commenced in FY 2017 the implementation of an educational

assistance program for Indigenous Peoples in Regions X, XI and XIII. The program, which is being
implemented in partnership with National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP), covered a
total of 330 grantees for AY 2017-2018.
Program expansion to cover Region IV-B (Oriental Mindoro) and Region IX is pending approval of
the FY 2019 PAMANA Budget Proposal under the NCIP.

Establishing Resilient Communities

The PAMANA Program continued to allocate funds for community-driven development interventions
that promote convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities in
partnership with DSWD.

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The PAMANA Program commenced in FY 2017 the implementation of the Community-Driven
Development Project for Indigenous Peoples (IP-CDD).
The project, which is being implemented in partnership with DSWD, aims to deliver basic services to
IP communities through support to the implementation of the ancestral domain sustainable
development and protection plans, strengthen partnership of local government institutions and the
indigenous political structures, and build communities’ resilience to conflict.

The project is earmarked for all regions in Mindanao except the Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao (ARMM), IP communities affected by or vulnerable to conflict, and IP communities that
have graduated from KALAHI-CIDSS (KC) - PAMANA and correspondingly with on-process or
approved Certificate of Ancestral Domain Titles.
· Under FY 2017 PAMANA-DSWD: Social preparation activities resulted to the identification and
prioritization of 126 sub-projects for 10 Ancestral Domains (AD) in Regions IX, X, XI, XII and XIII.

STATUS: 2 sub-projects completed, 32 ongoing and 92 not yet started

· Under FY 2018 PAMANA-DSWD: Social preparation activities resulted to the identification and
prioritization of 216 and 235 sub-projects for the 10 ADs under Batch 1 Cycle 2 and 26 ADs under
Batch 2 Cycle 1, respectively.

STATUS: Preparatory Phase

Promoting Sub-Regional Economic Development

The PAMANA Program continued to allocate funds for sub-regional economic development
interventions focusing on high-impact connectivity through infrastructure support, economic
integration and employment generation in partnership with various government and non-
government entities.

Under FY 2017 PAMANA

a. Hiring of 673 forest guards in support of the RRA Peace Table (DENR)

b. Physical completion of 21 agricultural productivity support projects in Regions V, X, XII and

ARMM amounting to a total of PhP101,640,000 (LGU)

c. Physical completion of two (2) agri-fishery project in Region IX amounting to a total of

PhP8,000,000 (LGU)

d. Physical completion of one (1) community infrastructure project in ARMM amounting to

PhP15,000,000 (LGU)

e. Physical completion of two (2) electrification projects in Regions X and XIII amounting to a
total of PhP18,300,000 (LGU)

f. Physical completion of 21 water supply projects in Regions V, IX, X, XIII, ARMM and CAR
amounting to a total of PhP112,850,000 (LGU)

g. Physical completion of 27 road projects in Regions IV-B, V, VI, VII, IX, XIII and CAR amounting
to a total of PhP589,697,000 as reported by DPWH and partner LGU:

DPWH:
Region IV-B
1. Concreting of San Isidro-Cambayang Access Road – Completion, San Isidro, Bulalacao,
Oriental Mindoro, PhP35,000,000

Region V
2. Concreting of Brgy Poloan Road – Completion, Poloan, Caramoan, Camarines Sur,
PhP20,000,000
3. Concreting of Brgys. Inoyonan-San Roque Heights Road (Phase 2), Bula, Camarines Sur,
PhP20,000,000
4. Concreting of Kanapawan Road – Completion, Kanapawan, Labo, Camarines Norte
PhP30,000,000
5. Concreting of Pag-Asa Road – Completion, Pag-asa, Labo, Camarines Norte, PhP20,000,000
6. Concreting of Villa San Isidro Road – Completion, Villa San Isidro, Sta Elena, Camarines
Norte, PhP20,000,000
7. Concreting of Maulawin Road – Completion, Maulawin, Sta Elena, Camarines Norte,
PhP20,000,000
8. Concreting of Rizal-Nazareno Road – Completion, Rizal, Gubat, Sorsogon, PhP20,000,000
9. Concreting of Mahawan-hawan FMR (Phase 2) – Completion, Mahawan-hawan, Labo,
Camarines Norte, PhP10,000,000

Region VI
10. Rehabilitation of 7 Km Road Brgy. Regador to Brgy. Cabugao Road, Cabugao, Ibajay, Aklan,
PhP12,697,000
11. Concreting of So. Mamig, Brgy. Locotan Road, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental,
PhP15,000,000
12. Concreting of So. Lowag 1.2 Km Brgy. Locotan Road, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental,
PhP12,000,000
13. Road Concreting at Brgy Bagonbon Proper to Sitio Pagbatangan Road to Sitio Nangka, Brgy
Bagonbon, San Carlos City, Negros Occidental, PhP60,000,000
14. Construction of FMR from National Road to Junction Malaga HAVEMARBO Village via
Hacienda Igpanulong, Brgy Robles, La Castellana, Negros Occidental, PhP2,000,000

Region VII
15. Construction of Concrete Bridge (along Mangoto River), Sitio Ling-ab, Brgy San Miguel, Tanjay
City, Negros Oriental, PhP17,000,000
Region VIII
16. Concreting of Gandara-Matuguinao Access Road (Phase 3), Gandara, Western Samar,
PhP100,000,000

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Region IX
17. Road Concreting of Brgy Linguisan, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay, PhP20,000,000
18. Road Concreting, Makilas, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, PhP40,000,000

Region XIII
19. Concreting of Road from 1st Box Culvert (Taligman) to Bugsukan Road Sentro (Easting)
Paved Road (Phase 2), Taligman, Butuan City, PhP50,000,000
20. Concreting (existing gravel road), Mahanub-Poyawon Road, Phase 2A, Gigaquit, Surigao del
Norte, PhP66,000,000

CAR
21. Improvement of Natonin Municipal Road, Natonin, Mountain Province, PhP30,000,000
22. Continuation of Road Opening of Buneg-Pacgued Road, Malibcong, Abra, PhP45,000,000
23. Concreting and Improvement of Natonin-Toboy Road (Phase 2), Natonin, Mountain Province,
PhP40,000,000
24. Opening and Rehabilitation of Colalo Road, Colalo, Mankayan, Benguet, PhP5,000,000
25. Construction of Poray-Gimma Road, Tanudan, Kalinga, PhP2,000,000

Note: Project cost represents 98.5% of appropriation. Remaining 1.5% of appropriation allocated for
M&E.

Planning and programming for FY 2020 PAMANA

In line with the Buget Call for FY 2020 relative to the FY 2020 PAMANA Programming with the
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the PAMANA-National Program Management Office
(NPMO) initiated preparatory activities in collaboration with other concerned OPAPP units to review
parameters, identify areas, conduct review and prioritization of areas, and prepare budget
proposals.
The FY 2020 PAMANA Planning and Programming/Consultation Meetings with the Infantry
Divisions of the AFP aims to: (a) validate conflict and peace situations, and (b) identify and
subsequently carry out a conflict-sensitive and peace promoting set of interventions under the
PAMANA Program in peace agreement, conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas.

At the end of the activity, the following outputs shall have been accomplished: (a) conflict and peace
situation analyses that provides an understanding of the local conflict and peace dynamics and how
these dynamics interact with PAMANA implementation; (b) validated list of conflict-affected and
conflict-vulnerable areas as inputs to FY2020 PAMANA area identification, selection and
prioritization; and, (c) proposed FY 2020 PAMANA projects that are deemed responsive, strategic
and ready for implementation in target communities.

The FY 2020 PAMANA Planning and Programming/Consultation Meetings with the Infantry
Divisions of the AFP are being organized with AFP units in Capiz, Rizal, Samar, Nueva Ecija,
Camarines Sur, Zamboanga Del Sur, Cotabato City, Cagayan De Oro City, and Sulu.

2nd Quarter
A. Implementation of peace-promoting catch-up socioeconomic development in conflict-affected
areas

Payapa at Masaganang Pamayanan (PAMANA) Program. Pursuant to the Budget Call for FY
2020 and guidance from the Presidential Adviser on Peace Reconciliation and Unity (PAPRU)
relative to the FY 2020 PAMANA Programming with the Armed Forces of the Philippines
(AFP), the OPAPP through the PAMANA-National Program Manangment Office (NPMO)
initiated the conduct of 11 area-based assessment and programming activities with the
Infantry Divisions of the AFP in collaboration with other concerned OPAPP Units:

1. 3ID PA AFP on 26 March 2019 at Camp General Macario Peralta Jr., Jamindan, Capiz;
2. 2ID PA AFP on 29 March 2019 at Camp Mateo Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal;
3. 5ID PA AFP on 2 April 2019 at Camp Melchor F Dela Cruz, Upi, Gamu, Isabela;
4. 8ID PA AFP on 4 April 2019 at Cam Gen Vicente Lukban, Catbalogan City, Samar;
5. 9ID PA AFP on 8 April 2019 at Camp Elias Angeles, Pili, Camarines Sur;
6. 1ID PA AFP on 11 April 2019 at Camp Major L Sang-an, Pulacan, Labangan, Zamboanga del
Sur;
7. 10ID PA AFP on 15 April 2019 at Cam Gen Manuel T Yan Sr., Brgy Tutburan, Mawab,
Compostela Valley;
8. 6ID PA AFP on 23 April 2019 at Camp Bgen Gonzalo H Siongco, Awang, Datu Odin Sinsuat,
Cotabato City;
9. 7ID PA AFP on 23 April 2019 at Fort Ramon Magsaysay, Palayan City, Nueva Ecija;
10. 4ID PA AFP on 25 April 2019 at Camp BGen Edilberto Evangelista, Cagayan de Oro City; and,

11. 11ID PA AFP on 29 April 2019 at Kuta Heneral Teofilo Bautista, Brgy Busbus, Jolo, Sulu.

The activity aimed to validate conflict and peace situations as well as identify (subject to the budget
approval process), and subsequently continue to carry out a conflict-sensitive and peace promoting
set of interventions under the PAMANA Program in peace agreement, conflict-affected and conflict-
vulnerable areas.

The PAMANA-NPMO also coordinated with concerned OPAPP Units (e.g., PAMU, MCU, OED-
Social Protection) on their respective proposed interventions under the PAMANA Program for FY
2020 in support of the CBA-CPLA, RPA, Bangsamoro and CNN peace process lines

Overall, a total of approximately PhP7B Tier 2 budget proposal for the PAMANA Program for FY
2020 was submitted by OPAPP to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on 3 May
2019. This is inclusive of roughly PhP1.5B worth of socio-economic interventions proposed to be
lodged under the OPAPP budget to complement the Community Support Program of the AFP.
Please see Tables 1 and 2 for the budget proposal summary breakdown.

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Table 1. Proposed FY 2020 PAMANA Budget by Agency
AGENCY PROPOSED BUDGET (PhP)
PROPOSED TO BE LODGED UNDER PARTNER
AGENCIES
DENR 49,499,520
DSWD 1,666,557,404
NCIP 23,896,000
PHIC 159,300,000
Sub-Total 1,899,252,924
PROPOSED TO BE LODGED UNDER OPAPP
OPAPP 5,101,248,306
Sub-Total 5,101,248,306
Grand Total 7,000,501,230

Table 2. Proposed to be lodged under the OPAPP Budget by Project Type

Project Type No. of Projects Project Cost
Agricultural Productivity Support 59 49,100,000
Agri-Fishery 5 7,500,000
Ancestral Domain Delineation and Recognition 3 3,000,000
and ADSDPP Formulation
Bridge 4 290,000,000
Capacity Building 288 70,200,000
Community Infrastructure 201 670,044,166
Electrification 96 96,100,000
Flood Control 1 150,000,000
Livelihood 279 318,150,000
Road 62 3,016,454,140
Water 334 430,700,000
Grand Total 1332 5,101,248,306

PAMANA Monitoring
·
PAMANA Inter-Agency Meetings. The OPAPP PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of the
first PAMANA Inter-Agency Meeting for FY 2019 where OPAPP’s implementing partners
reported on their respective physical and financial accomplishments relative to the
implementation of FY 2012-2019 PAMANA. The activity was held on 11 June 2019 at the
Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.

The activity was attended by representatives from the AFP, BARMM RPDO, BARMM MPWH,
CHED, DA-BFAR, DENR, DILG, DSWD, DPWH, NCIP, NEA, PNP and OPAPP.
The activity resulted to a number of ways forward for action by OPAPP and/or its implementing
partners including target completion of unfinished soft and hard infrastructure projects on or before
31 December 2019 and 30 June 2020.

· 9th OPAPP-DPWH Coordination Meeting. The PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of the 9th
OPAPP-DPWH Coordination Meeting where the concerned units of the DPWH reported on their
respective physical and financial accomplishments relative to the implementation of FY 2018 and
FY 2017 PAMANA road and bridge projects. The activity was held on 10 June 2019 at the Luxent
Hotel in Quezon City.

The activity was attended by representatives from the central office, regional and district offices of
the DPWH as well as from various concerned units of the OPAPP.

Ways forward from the meeting included target completion of unfinished projects not later than 30
June 2020. The OPAPP and DPWH are set to meet for its 10th meeting in September 2019 in
Manila for progress updating.

Implementation Support . In line with the implementation of the FY 2017 PAMANA, the OPAPP
PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of 10 assessment and planning sessions with partners held in
June 2019 in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, to wit:
· Luzon Cluster: Region IV-B, V and CAR on 25 June 2019 at Upper Story Hotel, Quezon City

· Visayas Cluster: Region VI, VII and VIII on 21 June 2018 at Marco Polo Hotel, Cebu City
· Mindanao Cluster:
- Region XII on 13 June 2019 at Davao Eagle Resort, Davao City
- Region XI on 14 June 2019 at Davao Eagle Resort, Davao City
- Region XIII on 17 June 2019 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City
- Region X (Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon) on 18 June 2019 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City
- Region X (Lanao del Norte) on 19 June 2019 at N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City
- BARMM on 24 June 2019 at Upper Story Hotel, Quezon City
- Region IX (Zamboanga del Norte) on 27 June 2019 at Ever O Hotel, Zamboannga City
- Region IX (Zamboanga Sibugay) on 28 June 2019 at Ever O Hotel, Zamboannga City.

The activity was attended by local chief executives and PAMANA focal persons of partner local
government units.

The activity resulted to agreed catch-up plans and ways forward for action by OPAPP and/or its
implementing partners including target completion of unfinished projects not later than 31 December
2019 and 30 June 2020 for soft and hard infrastructure projects, respectively. OPAPP and its
implementing partners are set to meet in November 2019 for progress updating.

Field Visits. The OPAPP through the PAMANA-NPMO Southern Luzon team took the lead in
the conduct of site inspection and monitoring of the FY 2017 PAMANA Cattle Dispersal
Project conducted on 8-12 April 2019 in Camarines Norte and the 16 FY 2018 PAMANA road
projects in Cabugao, Ilocos Sur held on 27-31 May 2019. These activities also served as
venue to address implementation issues and concerns raised to OPAPP.

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The PAMANA-NPMO also coordinated with the AMO Zamboanga team for the conduct of site
inspection of the following FY 2017 PAMANA projects in the Municipality of Sibuco, Zamboanga del
Norte: (1) Procurement of 400 units Solar Power Home Package System (Including Installation) at
Barangay Cawit-cawit, Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte; (2) Procurement of 215 units Solar Power
Home Package System (Including Installation) at Barangay Panganuran, Sibuco Zamboanga del
Norte; (3) Procurement of 365 units Solar Power Home Package System (Including Installation) at
Barangay Anungan, Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte; (4) Procurement of 1 unit brand new Farm
Tractor at Barangay Jatian, Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte; (5) Procurement of 1 unit brand new
Farm Tractor at Barangay Tangarak, Sibuco Zamboanga del Norte; (6) Procurement and installation
of 50units solar powered street lighting facilities at Barangay Panganuran, Sibuco, Zamboanga del
Norte; and, (7) 50 Heads of Agricultural Livestock Dispersal project at Baranggay Culaguan, Sibuth
for Culture of Peace); and CSOs and INGOs such as the Centre for Humanitari

Session with Region XII Partners on 13 June 2019 at Davao Eagle Ridge Resort, Davao City as
attended by the PAMANA National Program Manager Dir. Andres Aguinaldo Jr., Area Management
Office – Mindanao Operation, Mayor of MLGU Tantangan Leonardo Escobillo, PAMANA Focal
Person, Provincial and Municipal Planning Officer of PLGU Sultan Kudarat, PLGU Sarangani,
PLGU Cotabato, MLGU Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, MLGU Tampakan, South Cotabato, MLGU
Tantangan, South Cotabato, MLGU Tupi, South Cotabato, CLGU Koronadal, South Cotabato,
MLGU Aleosam, North Cotabato, MLGU Magpet, North Cotabato, MLGU Midsayap, North Cotabato
and MLGU Maiatum, Sarangani.

3rd quarter
PAYAPA AT MASAGANANG PAMAYANAN (PAMANA) PROGRAM

1. Programming. The OPAPP through PAMANA- National Program Management Office

(NPMO) continued to work on the budget proposal for the PAMANA Program for FY 2020 budget
year.

· It may be recalled that OPAPP submitted a total of PhP7,000,501,230 proposed budget for
the PAMANA Program to the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) on 3 May 2019. This
is inclusive of the PhP1.5 billion worth of socio-economic interventions proposed to be lodged under
the OPAPP budget to complement the Community Support Program of the Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP).

· Per the draft National Expenditure Program (NEP) for FY 2020 which only provided for
budget allocations for the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Philippine
Insurance Corporation (PHIC), OPAPP submitted to the DBM with justification a reduced proposed
budget.

· The NEP for FY 2020, which was released in August 2019, allocated a total of
PhP1,112,098,000 budgetary support for the PAMANA Program. With this, however, equally
important projects or components were not considered, to wit:

Agency Proposed Budget* NEP 2020 Variance

DENR** 123,104,000 66,056,000 57,048,000
DSWD 1,603,046,723 960,917,000 642,129,723
PHIC 159,300,000 61,229,000 98,071,000
NCIP 23,896,000 23,896,000 -
OPAPP 3,855,608,612 - 3,855,608,612
Grand Total 5,764,955,335 1,112,098,000 4,652,857,335

· On 30 September 2019 following the Sponsorship Budget Hearings at the House of

Representatives (Plenary) on 10 September 2019 and Senate of the Philippines (Committee) on 19
September 2019, OPAPP submitted appeal letters to the Committee on Appropriations of the House
of Representatives and Finance Committee of the Senate of the Philippines for the variance for
possible reconsideration.

1. Monitoring

a. Inter-Agency

The PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of the 2nd PAMANA Inter-Agency Meeting for FY 2019
where OPAPP’s implementing partners reported on their respective physical and financial
accomplishments relative to the implementation of FY 2012-2019 PAMANA. The activity was held
on 26 September 2019 at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City.

The activity was attended by representatives from the AFP, BARMM RPDO, BARMM MPW, CHED,
DENR, DILG, DSWD, NCIP, NEA, PNP and OPAPP.

The activity resulted in the identification of ways forward for action by OPAPP and its implementing
partners including the reiteration of the target completion of remaining unfinished soft and hard
infrastructure projects on or before 31 December 2019 and 30 June 2020, respectively. The OPAPP
and its partner agencies are set to meet for its 3rd meeting for the FY 2019 budget year in
December 2019 in Manila for progress updating.

b. Bilateral

DA-OPAPP Partnership. The PAMANA-NPMO in collaboration with the OPAPP Area

Management Office (AMO) Davao and Caraga initiated the conduct of problem solving
sessions between and among representatives from the Department of Agriculture (DA)
Central Office and Regional Office XIII, the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur and the
concerned Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) unit to discuss and address concerns
relative to the proposed extension of the validity of funds for the PhP290 million FY 2015
PAMANA Road Opening and Concreting of Pong-on-Janipaan FMR. The sessions were held
on 7 August 2019 and 17 September 2019 in Butuan City. The meetings resulted in action
points that are presently being carried out by the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur
and DA.

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DA-DAR-OPAPP Partnership. The PAMANA-NPMO in collaboration with DA and DAR initiated
the conduct of the FY 2015 PAMANA-ARA Assessment Session with partner NGAs on 11
September 2019 at the Seda Hotel in Davao City. The activity was attended by
representatives from the DA and DAR Central Offices and concerned units of the OPAPP (i.e.,
NPNP, AMO Davao, Cotabato and ZamBaSulta).

OPAPP, DA and DAR agreed to close the FY 2015 PAMANA-ARA Program by 31 December 2019.
Thus, all concerned DA Regional Offices and DAR Provincial Offices were requested to work on the
agreed actions to be taken to facilitate completion of ongoing and procurement phase projects and
termination approval process for projects that (proposed and pipeline). As scheduled, the
participation of OPAPP, DA Central Office and DAR Central Office to turnover ceremonies was also
requested.

DPWH-OPAPP Partnership. The PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of the 10th OPAPP-
DPWH Coordination Meeting where the concerned units of the DPWH reported on their
respective physical and financial accomplishments relative to the implementation of FY 2018,
FY 2017 and FY 2016 PAMANA road and bridge projects. The activity was held on 25
September 2019 at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City. Representatives from the Central Office,
Regional and District Offices of the DPWH as well as various concerned OPAPP units
attended the activity.

Ways forward from the meeting included the reiteration of the target completion of unfinished
projects not later than 30 June 2020. The OPAPP and DPWH are set to meet for its 11th meeting in
December 2019 in Manila for progress updating.

DA-OPAPP Partnership with BARMM LGUs. The PAMANA-NPMO initiated the conduct of a
Mid-Year Assessment Session with Partner LGUs from BARMM Island Provinces in line with
the implementation of the FY 2016 PAMANA-DA for ARMM (presently known as BARMM). The
activity was held on 27 September 2019 at the Ever-O Hotel in Zamboanga City.
Representatives from the Provincial Governments of Basilan and Sulu as well as various
concerned OPAPP units attended the activity.

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The Provincial Government of Basilan reported on the completion of the projects in their area of
responsibility while the Provincial Government of Sulu expressed its willingness to partner with
OPAPP.

Preparations for the session with partner LGUs from the BARMM mainland provinces set on 2
October 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City were underway as of the reporting period.

DSWD-OPAPP Partnership. Upon the request of the DSWD during the Inter-Agency Meeting held
last 11 June 2019, the PAMANA-NPMO worked with the concerned DSWD units on database
reconciliation and reconstruction, to wit:

DATE VENUE ACTIVITY

15 July 2019 DSWD OPAPP-DSWD KC Bilateral Meeting on
Database Reconstruction and Reconciliation
15 July 2019 DSWD OPAPP-DSWD DRMB Bilateral Meeting
on Database Reconstruction and
Reconciliation
15 July 2019 DSWD OPAPP-DSWD PMB Bilateral Meeting on
Database Reconstruction and Reconciliation
16 July 2019 DSWD OPAPP-DSWD PMB Bilateral Meeting on
Database Reconstruction and Reconciliation
17 July 2019 OPAPP OPAPP-DSWD KC Bilateral Meeting on
Database Reconstruction and Reconciliation
30 September DSWD OPAPP-DSWD SLP Bilateral Meeting on
2019 Database Reconstruction and Reconciliation
29-31 July 019 Monitoring of FY 2018 and FY 2017 PAMANA Projects
in Asipulo, Ifugao by NPMO North Luzon
29/30 July – 3 Participation to RDC-RPMC VIII Second Batch Field
August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2016 and 2018 PAMANA Road and
Bridge Projects in Eastern and Northern Samar by NPMO
Eastern Visayas
• Pre-Inspection Meeting with DPWH Eastern Samar in
Borongan City: Courtesy Call on LGU Can-avid and
onsite inspection at the Can-avid-Canilay Road on 29
July 2019
• RDC RPMC Monitoring of Brgy Carolina-Can-avide
Road-Maslog, Eastern Samar (road concreting and 3
bridges) on 30-31 July 2019
• RDC RPMC Monitoring of Jipapad, Eastern Samar:
Coordination Meeting with LGU Jipapad on 1 August
2019
• Exit Conference with DPWH Eastern Samar in
Borongan City on 3 August 2019
29 July – 2 Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA and nearby FY 2017
August 2019 PAMANA projects in Occidental and Oriental Mindoro by
NPMO Southern Luzon
August 2019
DATE ACTIVITY
5 August 2019 Final Inspection of FY 2017 PAMANA Water System
Project in Parang, Maguindanao by AMT Cotabato
5-6 August 2019 Final Inspection of FY 2018 PAMANA Project in Pudtol,
Apayao by NPMO Northern Luzon
5-9 August 2019 Joint OPAPP-DPWH Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA
and FY 2017 PAMANA in the Provinces of Quezon and
Masbate Mainland by NPMO Southern Luzon
6 August 2019 Final Inspection of FY 2017 PAMANA Municipal
Drainage Canal and Farm Tractor Projects in
Guindulungan, Maguindanao by AMT Cotabato

6 August 2019 Final Inspection of FY 2017 PAMANA Water System

Project in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao by AMT
Cotabato
6 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Farm Tractor and
Construction Water System and Level II Projects in Datu
Montawal, Maguindanao by AMT Cotabato
6-13 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Projects in Sapad,
Magsaysay, Tangcal and Bacolod, Lanao del Norte by
AMO Northern Mindanao by AMT Cotabato
8 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Water System Project
Level III and Livestock – Cattle Fattening Projects in
Tupi, South Cotabato by AMT Cotabato
9 August 2019 Participation to DSWD-PAMANA Sustainable
Livelihood Program Meeting in Baguio City by NPMO
Northern Luzon
9 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Livestock Cattle
Fattening/Dispersal Project in Tampakan, South Cotabato
by AMT Cotabato
9-10 August 2019 Joint OPAPP-DPWH Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA
in the Province of Leyte by NPMO Eastern Visayas
12-16 August Joint OPAPP-DPWH Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA
2019 and FY 2018 PAMANA Projects in the Province of
Camarines Norte by NPMO Southern Luzon
13-15 August Joint OPAPP-DPWH Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA
2019 Projects in the Province of Palawan by NPMO Southern
Luzon
14 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Water System Level II
Project in Tantangan, South Cotabato AMT Cotabato
15 August 2019 Coordination Meeting with DPWH 2nd DEO on FY 2018
PAMANA Opening and Concreting of F. Batang (Santol,
La Union) to Bacayoan-Camiogan-Mocgao-Bagdeo Road
with Concrete Bridge Project in Kibungan, Benguet by
NPMO Northern Luzon
15 August 2019 Participation to Regional Project Monitoring Team
(RPMT) Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Concreting of
Salvacion Road Project in Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte by
NPMO Southern Luzon
15 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Construction of
Barangay Public Market and Improvement of Line Canal
Projects in Maitum, Sarangani by AMT Cotabato

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 NPMO Southern Luzon
15 August 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Construction of
Barangay Public Market and Improvement of Line Canal
Projects in Maitum, Sarangani by AMT Cotabato

September 2019
DATE ACTIVITY
2-5 September Joint Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA in the Province of
2019 Ilocos Sur (Cabugao) by DPWH and NPMO Southern
Luzon
4 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Bagsakan Center and
2019 Trading Post with Hauling Truck Project in Sapad, Lanao
del Norte by AMT Cotabato
10 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Improvement of
2019 Malibang-Upper Atok Road, Pudtol, Apayao by NPMO
Northern Luzon
10 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Project in Brgy.
2019 Sinuknipan, Del Gallego, Camarines Sur by NPMO
Southern Luzon*
11 September Turnover of FY 2018 PAMANA Road Projects in Sta.
2019 Elena, Camarines Norte by NPMO Southern Luzon*
12 September Turnover of Completed FY 2018 PAMANA Road Project
2019 in Basud, Camarines Norte NPMO Southern Luzon*
16 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Mangid Bontoc Water
2019 System Project in Bontoc, Mountain Province by NPMO
Northern Luzon
16 September Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Rehabilitation of Water
2019 System Level III Project in Mahongcog, Magpet, Cotabato
(North Cotabato) by AMT Cotabato
16 September Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Concreting of
2019 Salunayan-Malingao-Fish Landing Project in Midsayap,
Cotabato by AMT Cotabato
17 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Road Project in
2019 Casiguran, Sorsogon by NPMO Southern Luzon*
18 September Turnover of FY 2017 and FY 2018 PAMANA Projects in
2019 Magallanes, Sorsogon by NPMO Southern Luzon*
19 September Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Solar Dryer, Warehouse
2019 and Water System Projects in Barangay Malapang,
Aleosan, Cotabato by AMT Cotabato
19 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Storage Facility Support
2019 to Municipal Food Terminal Project in Guinobatan, Albay
by NPMO Southern Luzon
19 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Storage Facility Support
2019 to Municipal Food Terminal Project in Guinobatan, Albay
by NPMO Southern Luzon
20 September Participation to DSWD-PAMANA Sustainable Livelihood
2019 Program Meeting in Baguio City by NPMO Northern Luzon
19 September Turnover of FY 2018 PAMANA Pinaric-Agpay Road
2019 Project in Guinobatan, Albay by NPMO Southern Luzon*
30 September Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Improvement of
2019 Municipal-wide Water System (Phase I and II) and
Establishment and Production of High Value Crops Projects
in San Juan, Abra

a. Data Generation and Processing. The PAMANA-NPMO continued to work on data

cleansing and updating of the FY 2011-2019 PAMANA Database per new required fields in
collaboration with concerned implementing partners.

Generation of project implementation updates for database reconciliation and validation for the 3rd
Quarter 2019 covering FY 2012-2019 PAMANA is underway as of the reporting period.

The PAMANA-NPMO prepared various datasets and reference materials in response to requests.

b. Mapping. Cleansing and updating of spatial database used in map generation is ongoing.

c. Summary FY 2011-2019 PAMANA Program Updates

· Building Foundations for Peace. Macro-level policy reform interventions that support the
establishment of the foundations of peace building including governance and convergence
interventions, social protection for former combatants and their next-of-kin, support for indigenous
peoples and other marginalized sectors and capacity building of local governments

- Study Grant Program under CHED: 186 grantees for AY 2013-2014, 400 grantees for AY
2014-2015, 674 grantees for AY 2015-2016, 1,081 grantees for AY 2016-2017, 1,212 grantees for
AY 2017-2018.

As reported during the Inter-Agency Meeting held last 26 September 2019, the proposed new and
continuing grantees for AY 2018-2019 were not funded in light of the passage of the UniFAST.

- Health Insurance Program under PHIC: 723 enrolled in 2013, 3,306 enrolled in 2014, 11,405
enrolled in 2015, 14,517 enrolled in 2016, 17,386 enrolled in 2017, 22,514 enrolled in 2018, 23,925
target continuing and new slots in 2019, with NEP-approved allocation for 2020.

- Support to Indigenous Peoples under NCIP: Quick Response Program (2014 – 10 completed
activities), Ancestral Domain Sustainable and Protection Plan Formulation/Enhancement (2014 – 12
completed projects, 2017 c/o SRD section), Recognition and Titling of Ancestral Domain (2014 – 2
completed projects), Educational Assistance Program (2017 – 330 grantees, 2018 – 199 grantees,
2019 – 579 target grantees, with NEP-approved allocation for 2020).

- 2014 Pillar 1 Capacity Building Program for LGUs under the DILG Bureaus: NBOO - Lupong
Tagapamayapa and Barangay Human Rights Action Teams (BHRAcTs), BLGD - Mainstreaming
conflict-sensitivity and peace promotion, gender sensitivity and child-friendliness in local plans and
programs, BLGS - Peace and Order and Public Safety Plan Formulation.

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As reported during the Inter-Agency Meeting held last 26 September 2019, BLGD will be working on
the conduct of conflict-sensitive planning, issuance of the Joint Memorandum Circular on CSPP
mainstreaming, gender sensitivity and child-friendliness in local plans and programs covering all
LGUs including the 300 PAMANA areas, and the institutionalization of the Comprehensive
Development Plan Review Guide.

- 2014 and 2016 PAMANA for MNLF Communities under ARMM: Support to MNLF
communities in ARMM such as capacity building, livelihood, agricultural productivity support, agri-
fishery support, small infrastructure.

· Establishing Resilient Communities. Community-driven development interventions

promote convergent delivery of services and goods focused on households and communities

- A total of 11,778 or 87.02% of the 13,530 target community-driven development (CDD)

interventions were reported completed, subject to further updating per ongoing database
reconciliation and updating with partner agencies.

Table 1. FY 2011-2018 PAMANA CDD Physical Accomplishments by Year (Q1-Q2

2019)
BUGDET %
AGENCY TARGET COMPLETED
YEAR COMPLETION
2011 DSWD, DAR 193 193 100%
DSWD, DAR,
2012 1,473 1,464 99.39%
ARMM-DSWD
DSWD, DAR,
2013 4,268 4,246 99.48%
ARMM-DSWD
DSWD, DAR,
2014 2,466 2,426 98.38%
ARMM-DSWD
DSWD,
2015 2,508 1,727 68.86%
ARMM-DSWD
DSWD,
2016 1,962 1,706 86.95%
ARMM-DSWD
2017 DSWD 208 16 7.69%
2018 DSWD 452 - 0%
TOTAL 13,530 11,778 87.02%

Note: Project count is exclusive of PAMANA- DSWD SLP (target and actual) and DRMB (actual).
Also exclusive of FY 2019 PAMANA-DSWD KC allocation as it is earmarked for implementation
support only in preparation for the implementation of the third phase of the IP-CDD Project.

Source: Available Agency Reports

Subject to database reconciliation, DSWD-KC reported on 66 completed and 47 ongoing projects

for FY 2017 budget year and 3 completed and 32 ongoing projects for FY 2018 budget year as of
20 September 2019. Similarly, DAR reported on 1,275 completed projects from 1,271 over the
period FY 2011 – FY 2014 during the Inter-Agency Meeting on 26 September 2019. Thus, bringing
the overall total of completed CDD projects to 11,835 or 87.47%.

· Promoting Sub-Regional Economic Development. Sub-regional development focusing on

high-impact connectivity and value chain development, infrastructure support, economic integration
and employment generation
- A total of 3,740 or 64.71% of the 5,779 target sub-regional development (SRD) interventions
were reported completed, subject to further updating per ongoing database reconciliation and
updating with partner agencies.

Table 2. FY 2011-2018 PAMANA SRD Physical Accomplishments by Year (Q1-Q2

2019)
BUGDET %
AGENCY TARGET* COMPLETED*
YEAR COMPLETION
DA, DILG,
2012 2,640 2,146 81.29%
DPWH, ARMM
DA, BFAR, DILG,
2013 673 609 90.49%
NEA, ARMM
DA, BFAR, DOE,
2014 DILG, NEA, 496 301 60.69%
ARMM
DA, BFAR, NIA,
DOE, DILG,
2015 880 284 32.27%
DPWH, NEA,
ARMM
DA, DILG,
2016 448 186 41.52%
DPWH, ARMM
OPAPP** 533 189
Road & Bridge 71 40
Other sub-regional
2017 development 462 149 35.26%
interventions
DOH*** 2 0
PNP 1 0
DPWH 98 25
2018 23.58%
BARMM-MPW 8 0
TOTAL 5,779 3,740 64.71%

Project count still excluding 2011 and DENR

** Of the 533 target FY 2017 PAMANA projects, 189 or 35.26% were reported as completed as
noted above with 180 ongoing, 38 in procurement phase, 82 in preparatory phase and the
remaining 44 projects are suspended, not yet started, cancelled/waived or for verification. Three (3)
of the 189 completed projects are still for further verification.
*** Projects were not implemented.
Source: Available Agency Reports

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During the Inter-Agency Meeting held last 11 June 2019, DENR reported on the following updates
relative to the livelihood support for or hiring of FRs as forest guards:
YEAR
REGION 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Tier 2 Tier 2 Tier 2 Tier 1 Tier 1
CAR 555 545 540 505 500
Region 6 99 100 42 100 99
Region 7 18 18 76 18 18
(NIR)
Region 10 10 10 10 10 10
TOTAL 682 673 668 633 627

Notwithstanding the project implementation issues and concerns that continue to affect project
implementation, OPAPP in collaboration with its implementing partners, shall endeavor to complete
all soft and hard infrastructure projects no later than 31 December 2019 and 30 June 2020,
respectively, as and when feasible and applicable

4th Quarter
A. Implementation of peace-promoting catch-up socioeconomic development in
conflict-affected areas

Provided below are the key contributions as of the 4th Quarter 2019 by the PAMANA-National
Program Management Office (NPMO) in line with the implementation of the PAMANA Program:

1. Programming activities

The PAMANA-NPMO continued to work with the Planning and Compliance Unit (PCU) on the
budget proposal for the PAMANA Program for FY 2020 budget year.

In compliance to the request of the Senate Finance Committee, the PAMANA-NPMO prepared and
submitted to PCU for consideration an adjusted budget proposal amounting to PhP1,000,000,000
on 30 October 2019.

For the Senate of the Philippines Plenary Budget Hearing on 18 November 2019, the PAMANA-
NPMO resubmitted to PCU for consideration and onward submission to the Senate Finance
Committee the full budget proposal amounting to a total of Php5,764,955,335. Below is the
breakdown of the said proposal:

Agency Proposed Budget* NEP 2020 Variance

DENR** 123,104,000 66,056,000 57,048,000
DSWD 1,603,046,723 960,917,000 642,129,723
PHIC 159,300,000 61,229,000 98,071,000
NCIP 23,896,000 23,896,000 -
OPAPP*** 3,855,608,612 - 3,855,608,612
Grand Total 5,764,955,335 1,112,098,000 4,652,857,335
* As updated
** Under the Tier 1 of the DENR Budget for FY 2020
*** Updated per edits

In compliance to the request of the Senate Finance Committee, the PAMANA-NPMO prepared and
submitted to PCU for consideration an adjusted budget proposal amounting to PhP592,500,000
(exclusive of the PhP15M earmarked for implementation support covering administrative, social
preparation and monitoring costs) on 27 November 2019 and 28 November 2019 to PCU and the
Senate Finance Committee, respectively.

The PAMANA-NPMO also prepared various budget-related reference and compliance documents
as well as attended the abovementioned budget hearing.

2. Monitoring activities

In aid of project facilitation and completion, the following activities were pursued:

a. Inter-agency Meetings

rd
The PAMANA-NPMO conducted as planned the 3 PAMANA Inter-Agency Meeting for FY 2019
where OPAPP’s implementing partners reported on their respective physical and financial
accomplishments relative to the implementation of FY 2012-2019 PAMANA projects. The activity
was held on 13 December 2019 at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City.

The activity was attended by representatives from the AFP, BARMM-BPDA, CHED, DA, DAR,
DENR, DSWD, NCIP, PNP and OPAPP.

The activity resulted to the following ways forward for action by OPAPP and/or its implementing
partners including the reiteration of the target completion of remaining unfinished implementable
soft and hard infrastructure projects on or before 31 December 2019 and 30 June 2020,
respectively:

i. CHED reported on no appropriations for AY 2018-2019 per realignment of funds for the
implementation of Republic Act 10931 or the “Universal Access to Quality Tertiary Education Act.”

ii. DAR issued an internal directive retaining 31 December 2019 as target completion date.
iii. DA issued an internal memorandum on completion of remaining ongoing and/or pipeline
projects by end of 31 December 2019, subject to the approval of the Implementing Rules and
Regulations of Executive Order No. 87.
iv. DSWD extended its target completion date to 30 June 2020.
v. AFP and PNP reported on the ongoing implementation of the FY 2017 PAMANA Closure
Program-related interventions.
vi. BARMM-BPDA reported on no substantial progress in light of the transition period.

The OPAPP and its partner agencies are set to meet in March 2020 for progress updating.

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b. Bilateral agency meetings

i. DA-OPAPP Partnership with BARMM LGUs. The PAMANA-NPMO conducted the following
assessment and planning sessions in line with the implementation of the FY 2016 PAMANA-DA for
BARMM agricultural productivity support projects:

ii. Mainland Provinces

· Mid-Year Assessment Session with Partner Local Government Units from BARMM Mainland
Provinces on 2 October 2019 at the Marianne Suites in Cagayan de Oro City . The activity aimed to:
(a) assess the physical and financial progress of the projects; (b) discuss project implementation
issues and concerns; and (c) come-up with individual catch-up plans/timelines in aid of project
completion. In attendance were representatives from the OPAPP and the Municipal Governments of
Ditsa-an Ramain, Masiu, Piagapo, Sultan Dumalondong, Bubong and Madamba of the Province of
Lanao del Sur and the Provincial Government of Maguindanao.

The Municipal Governments of Ditsa-an Ramain (1 project), Masiu (1 project), Piagapo (3 projects)
and Sultan Dumalondong (1 project) in the Province of Lanao del Sur reported on project
completion in their respective areas of responsibility. On the other hand, the Municipal Governments
of Bubong (1 project) and Madamba (1 project) in the Province of Lanao del Sur and the Provincial
Government of Maguindanao (15 projects) expressed willingness to implement the projects
earmarked for their respective areas of responsibility. It was agreed that the release of funds shall
be subject to the submission of all required liquidation reports/documentary requirements and
subsequent review, recording and approval of the same.

Partners who have yet to implement their projects were requested to ensure conduct of social
preparation prior to project implementation, preparation of sustainability plans, and project
completion per target of 31 December 2019, as feasible. All partners were also reminded to ensure
installation of the standard PAMANA Billboard.

· Year-End Assessment Session with its Partner LGUs from BARMM Mainland Provinces on 3
December 2019 at the N Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City as agreed during the Mid-Year Assessment
Session on 2 October 2019 in Cagayan de Oro City. The activity aimed to follow-up on project
implementation progress. In attendance were representatives from the OPAPP and the Municipal
Governments of Bubong, Ditsa-an Ramain, Madamba, Masiu, Piagapo and Sultan Dumalondong of
the Province of Lanao del Sur.

Proposed actions to be taken and target timelines were discussed and agreed upon with the
following municipalities:
- MLGU Bubong, Lanao del Sur: Release of First Tranche (90%) subject to approval
(December 2019), Completion of procurement process (December 2019, as feasible)

- MLGU Ditsa-an Ramain, Lanao del Sur: Feedback on request for Last Tranche (10%) per
result of joint site validation (December 2019), Installation of standard PAMANA Billboard
(December 2019).
- MLGU Madamba, Lanao del Sur: Release of First Tranche (90%) subject to approval
(December 2019), Completion of procurement process (December 2019), Conduct of social
preparation.
- MLGU Masiu, Lanao del Sur: Feedback on request for documents and assistance on
complaint relative to the Warehouse with Solar Dryer Project at Unda-Dayawan, Masiu, Lanao del
Sur.
- MLGU Piagapo, Lanao del Sur: Release of Last Tranche (10%) subject approval (December
2019), Completion of procurement process (December 2019).
- MLGU Sultan Dumalondong, Lanao del Sur: Conduct of joint site inspection (December
2019), Provide OPAPP with the list of beneficiaries (December 2019), Installation of standard
PAMANA Billboard (December 2019).

Partners were also reminded on the following: (a) submission to OPAPP of original signed monthly
physical and financial progress reports and liquidation reports per MOA (continuing); (b) submission
to OPAPP and implementation of respective Sustainability Plans (continuing); (c) installation of
standard PAMANA Billboard at project site (December 2019); (d) conduct of joint monitoring, final
site inspection and turnover ceremony (as scheduled); and, (e) documentation and submission of
change/success stories (community level, video with sub-title, English/Filipino translation).

OPAPP and its implementing partners are set to meet in March 2020 for progress updating.

iii. Island Provinces

· Year-End Assessment Session with Partner LGUs from BARMM Island Provinces on 5
December 2019 at the CT Boulevard Hotel in Zamboanga City as agreed during the Mid-Year
Assessment on 27 September 2019 in Zamboanga City. The activity aimed to follow-up on project
implementation progress. In attendance were representatives from the OPAPP and the Provincial
Governments of Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi.

Proposed actions to be taken and target timelines were discussed and agreed upon for the
following:
- PLGU Sulu: MOA signing (December 2019).
- PLGU Basilan: Feedback on review of liquidation and progress reports, Schedule joint final
site inspection.
- PLGU Tawi-Tawi: Review of MOA and confirmation on project implementation, Conduct of
briefing on the same, as needed.

Partners were also reminded on the following: (a) installation of standard PAMANA Billboard; (b)
conduct of social preparation, (c) submission of Sustainability Plan; (d) documentation and
submission of change/success stories (e.g., community level, video with sub-title/English
translation).

OPAPP and its implementing partners are set to meet in March 2020 for progress updating.

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iv. DPWH-OPAPP Partnership. As agreed during the 10th Regular OPAPP-DPWH
Coordination Meeting held last 25 September 2019 in Quezon City, the PAMANA-NPMO conducted
th
the 11 Regular OPAPP-DPWH Coordination Meeting on 12 December 2019 at the Madison 101
Hotel in Quezon City to follow-up on project implementation progress in view of the 30 June 2020
target completion date.

The activity was held on 12 December 2019 at the Madison 101 Hotel in Quezon City.
Representatives from the Regional and District Offices of the DPWH as well as from various
concerned units of the OPAPP (i.e., NPMO, Area Management Offices) attended the activity.

The concerned units of the DPWH reported on their respective physical and financial
accomplishments relative to the implementation of FY 2018, FY 2017 and FY 2016 PAMANA road
and bridge projects.

As discussed, follow-through coordination shall be undertaken relative to the following projects:

· FY 2018 PAMANA Opening and Concreting of F Batang (Santol, La Union) to Bacayaoan-

Camiongan-Mocgao-Bagdeo Road with Concrete Bridge, Kibungan, Benguet (PhP88.65M): DPWH
Benguet 2nd DEO to furnish OPAPP with a copy of the letter of PLGU Benguet to the DPWH.

· FY 2018 PAMANA Improvement of Besao-Abra Road, Besao, Abra (Mountain Province) –

Phase II (PhP49.25M): DPWH Mountain Province 1st DEO to revisit the approved Program of Works
relative to the bridge component and assess level of compliance to DBM requirements (e.g.,
supporting budget execution documents such as Financial Plan, Physical Plan and Monthly
Disbursement Program) not later than 15 December 2019 per reclassification to “For Later
Release”.

· FY 2018 PAMANA Concreting of FMR, Tup-on, Medina, Misamis Oriental (PhP9.85M) and
Concreting of FMR, San Isidro, Medina, Misamis Oriental (Php9.85M): DPWH Misamis Oriental 1st
DEO to assess level of compliance to DBM requirements (e.g., supporting budget execution
documents such as Financial Plan, Physical Plan and Monthly Disbursement Program) not later
than 15 December 2019 per reclassification to “For Later Release.”

Ways forward from the meeting also included the following: (a) completion of remaining unfinished
projects not later than 30 June 2020; (b) conduct of problem solving sessions as deemed
necessary; (c) conduct of joint site inspection prior to turnover; and, (d) conduct of orientation on
documentation of community level change/success stories highlighting both peace and development
significance of the projects and conflict-sensitivity and peace promotion approach.

The OPAPP and DPWH are set to meet for its 12 th meeting in March 2020 for progress updating.

v. DA-OPAPP Partnership. In collaboration with DA, the PAMANA-NPMO conducted

the FY 2013-2016 PAMANA-DA Year-End Assessment Meeting on 25-26 November 2018 at the
Seda Vertis North Hotel in Quezon City. The activity, which aimed to follow-up on project
implementation progress, was attended by representatives from OPAPP and DA Central and
concerned Regional Field Offices (CO/RFO).

Ways forward from the meeting included:

· Physical completion of remaining ongoing and/or pipeline projects not later than 31 December
2019, subject to the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 87;

· Financial completion of completed projects by DA RFOs not later than 31 December 2019,
subject to the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Executive Order No. 87;
· Follow-up on LGU liquidation of fund releases by DA RFOs within December 2019;
· Inclusion of DA CO and OPAPP in the list of invitees to turnover ceremonies and project
facilitation/area-based assessment sessions, as scheduled;
· Conduct of area-based coordination meeting with implementing partner LGUs by DA CO, DA
RFOs and OPAPP, as scheduled; and,
· Conduct of data reconciliation.

OPAPP and DA are set to meet in March and June 2020 for progress updating.

vi. DA-DAR-OPAPP Partnership. As agreed during the meeting of oversight agencies held
last 11 September 2019 in Davao City, the PAMANA-NPMO in collaboration with DA and DAR
initiated the conduct of the following activities:

· FY 2015 PAMANA-ARA Assessment Session with LGU Partners in Region IX on 22 October

2019 in Pagadian City. The activity aimed to: (a) assess project implementation progress in
Regions IX; (b) address project implementation issues and concerns; and, (c) come-up with
individual project completion plan.

The activity was attended by representatives from the OPAPP, partner Municipal Governments of
Dinas, Aurora, Dimataling, Labangan and Tabina of the Province of Zamboanga del Sur, DA-RFO
IX and DAR Provincial Office.

The meeting resulted to actions to be taken, tasking and timelines including among others: (a)
submission of physical and financial progress and liquidation reports not later than November 2019;
(b) completion of remaining unfinished projects not later than 31 December 2019; (c) reversion of
unfinished/discontinued projects not later than 31 December 2019; (d) installation of standard
PAMANA Billboard not later than December 2019; (e) submission and/or implementation of project
sustainability plans; (f) referral to DA CO on concerns related to release of remaining tranche/s and
project modifications; and, (g) conduct of joint final site inspection as well as turnover ceremony of
completed projects within the period November-December 2019.

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· FY 2015 PAMANA-ARA Assessment Session with LGU Partners in Regions XI and XII on 24
October 2019 at the Microtel Hotel in General Santos City. The activity aimed to: (a) assess project
implementation progress in Regions XI and XII; (b) address project implementation issues and
concerns; and, (c) come-up with individual project completion plan.

The meeting was attended by representatives from the OPAPP, partner Municipal Governments in
the Province of North Cotabato (Makilala, M’lang), Province of South Cotabato (Polomolok, Tupi),
Province of Sarangani (Kiamba, Maitum, Malapatan), Province of Sultan Kudarat (Isulan, Lutayan,
President Quirino, Senator Ninoy Aquino) and the Province of Davao Oriental (Cateel), DA – CO
and RFOs XI and XII and DAR Provincial Office.

The meeting resulted to actions to be taken, tasking and timelines including among others: (a)
submission of physical and financial progress and liquidation reports for release of remaining
tranche/s not later than 31 October 2019; (b) completion of remaining unfinished (ongoing,
preparatory, discontinued) projects not later than 31 December 2019; (c) reversion of funds of
unfinished/discontinued projects not later than 31 December 2019; (d) provision of waiver of release
of 10% retention not later than November 2019; (e) installation of standard PAMANA Billboard not
later than December 2019; (f) ensure submission and/or implementation of project sustainability
plan; and, (g) conduct of joint final site inspection as well as turnover ceremony of completed
projects within the period November-December 2019. Budget allocation was directly released to DA.
OPAPP serves as oversight.

vii. DSWD-OPAPP Partnership. As agreed during the Inter-Agency Meeting on 13

December 2019, the DSWD PAMANA-KC, PAMANA-NPMO and concerned Area Management
Offices of the OPAPP met to discuss Batch 3 areas of the PAMANA-IP CDD Project.

3. Implementation Support Activities

In line with the implementation of the FY 2017 PAMANA, the PAMANA-NPMO organized a total of
11 assessment and planning sessions with local partners held from 5-28 November 2019 in Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao:

DATE REGION VENUE

Luzon Cluster
5 November 2019 IV-B, V Manila
6 November 2019 CAR Manila
Visayas Cluster
8 November 2019 VI, VII and VIII Iloilo City
Mindanao Cluster
12 November 2019 XIII Cagayan de Oro City
13 November 2019 X (Misamis Cagayan de Oro City
Oriental and
Bukidnon)
14 November 2019 X (Lanao del Cagayan de Oro City
Norte)
19 November 2019 ARMM Cotabato City
21 November 2019 XI Davao City
22 November 2019 XII Davao City
27 November 2019 IX (Zamboanga Zamboanga City
del Norte)
28 November 2019 IX (Zamboanga Zamboanga City
Sibugay)

The activity was attended by local chief executives and/or PAMANA focal persons of local partners.

The activity resulted to catch-up plans for action by OPAPP and/or its implementing partners in light
of the target completion of unfinished projects not later than 31 December 2019 and 30 June 2020
for soft and hard infrastructure projects, respectively.

Of the 408 projects that are being implemented by local partners out of the 412 target projects, 182
projects or 44.61% across project types were reported as completed. Summary report, as follows:

DATE REGION VENUE ACCOMPLISHMENT

5 November FY 2017 Manila Bicol-Quezon-Mindoro

2019 PAMANA PAMANA Zone reported on a
Year-End total of 71.79% physical
Assessment accomplishment (28 of 39
and Planning projects) from 69.23% (27 of 39
with Partners projects) in June 2019.
in Regions
IV-B and V
6 November FY 2017 Manila CAR PAMANA Zone reported
2019 PAMANA on a total of 54.54% physical
Year-End accomplishment (6 of 11
Assessment projects) from 45.45% (5 of 11
and Planning projects) in June 2019.
with Partners
in CAR

8 November FY 2017 Iloilo Negros Panay and Samar Island

2019 PAMANA City PAMANA Zones reported on a
Year-End total of 2.78% physical
Assessment accomplishment (1 of 36 projects
and Planning only but with 1 project in Leyte
with Partners which has already been turned
in Regions over to 4 of 6 recipient
VI, VII and barangays) from 0% (0 of 36
VIII projects) in June 2019.
12 November FY 2017 Cagayan Region XIII of the ComVal-
2019 PAMANA de Oro Davao-Caraga Corridor
Year-End City PAMANA Zone reported on a
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and Planning accomplishment (30 of 80
with Partners projects exclusive of 1 cancelled
 VI, VII and barangays) from 0% (0 of 36
VIII projects) in June 2019.
12 November FY 2017 Cagayan Region XIII of the ComVal-
2019 PAMANA de Oro Davao-Caraga Corridor
Year-End City PAMANA Zone reported on a
Assessment total of 37.50% physical
and Planning accomplishment (30 of 80
with Partners projects exclusive of 1 cancelled
in Region project) from 37.5% (30 of 80
XIII projects) in June 2019.
13 November FY 2017 Cagayan Region X - Misamis Oriental and
2019 PAMANA de Oro Bukidnon areas of the ComVal-
Year-End City Davao-Caraga Corridor
Assessment PAMANA Zone reported on a
and Planning total of 52.17% physical
with Partners accomplishment (12 of 23
in Region X projects) from 39.13% (9 of 23
(Misamis projects) in June 2019.
Oriental and
Bukidnon)
14 November FY 2017 Cagayan Region X - Lanao del Norte
2019 PAMANA de Oro areas of the Central Mindanao
Year-End City PAMANA Zone reported on a
Assessment total of 72.41% physical
and Planning accomplishment (21 of 29
with Partners projects exclusive 3 cancelled
in Region X projects) from 72.41% (21 of 29
(Lanao del projects) in June 2019.
Norte)
19 November FY 2017 Cotabat BARMM areas of the Central
2019 PAMANA o City Mindanao PAMANA Zone
Year-End reported on a total of 85.71%
Assessment physical accomplishment (6 of 7
and Planning projects) from 85.71% (6 of 7
with Partners projects) in June 2019.
in BARMM
21 November FY 2017 Davao Region XI areas of the ComVal-
2019 PAMANA City Davao-Caraga Corridor
Year-End PAMANA Zone reported on a
Assessment total of 27.50% physical
and Planning accomplishment (22 of 80
with Partners projects) from 15% (12 of 80
in Region XI projects) in June 2019.
22 November FY 2017 Davao Region XII areas of the Central
2019 PAMANA City Mindanao PAMANA Zone
Year-End reported on a total of 41.67%
Assessment physical accomplishment (15 of
and Planning 36 projects) from 16.17% (6 of
with Partners 36 projects) in June 2019.
in Region
XII
27 November FY 2017 Zamboa Region IX – PLGU Zamboanga
2019 PAMANA nga Sibugay and Zamboanga del
Year-End City Norte areas of the ZamBaSulTa
Assessment PAMANA Zone reported on a
and Planning total of 54.17% physical
with Partners accomplishment (26 of 48
in Region IX projects) from 41.67% (20 of 48
(Zamboanga projects) in June 2019.
del Norte)
28 November FY 2017 Zamboa Region IX – Isabel City, Basilan
2019 PAMANA nga City and Zamboanga Sibugay areas of
Year-End the ZamBaSulTa PAMANA
Assessment Zone reported on a total of
and Planning 78.95% physical
with Partners accomplishment (15 of 19
in Region IX projects) from 68.42% (13 of 19
(Zamboanga projects) in June 2019.
Sibugay)

The OPAPP and its local partner are set to meet in June 2020 for progress updating.

October 2019

DATE ACTIVITY
2 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Projects:
Provision of Farm Machineries such as Corn Sheller and
Corn Transplanter in selected barangays in San Pascual,
Masbate
1 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2018 PAMANA Projects:
1. Concreting of San Jose Road, San Pascual, Masbate
- Phase II
2. Concreting of Mabini Road, San Pascual - Phase II
3. Concreting of Dancalan Road, San Pascual,
Masbate - Phase II
3 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Concreting of Brgys Bagoladio-Inoyonan-Itangon Road,
Bula, Camarines Sur - Phase III
15 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Concreting of Access Road from Sitio Cambayang, Brgy
Cabugao to Brgy San Isidro, Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro
16 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction/Opening with Spot Concreting of All Weather
Road from Sitio Proper to Sitio Sinariri, Brgy Panaytayan,
Mansalay, Oriental Mindoro
17 October 2019 Turnover of FY 2018 PAMANA Project: Concreting of
Buong Lupa Road including Concreting of Steep Slopes,
Gloria, Oriental Mindoro - Phase II
17 October 2019 Monitoring of Ongoing FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction/Opening of Cagaluan, Pasil to Legleg,
Tanlag, Lubuangan Access Road, Upper Kalinga
17 October 2019 Monitoring of Ongoing FY 2018 PAMANA Project:
Concreting and Improvement of Balinciagao-Amdalao
Road with Bridge, Pasil, Upper Kalinga
18 October 2019 Site Inspection of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction of Poray-Gimma Road, Lower Kalinga
21-22 October Site Inspection of Completed PAMANA projects in
2019 Paracelis, Mountain Province:
1. FY 2017 PAMANA Post Harvest Equipment
Support to Agricultural Production, Poblacion,
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2. FY 2018 PAMANA Improvement/Concreting of
Cabuaan FMR at Botigue, Paracelis, Mountain
18 October 2019 Site Inspection of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction of Poray-Gimma Road, Lower Kalinga
21-22 October Site Inspection of Completed PAMANA projects in
2019 Paracelis, Mountain Province:
1. FY 2017 PAMANA Post Harvest Equipment
Support to Agricultural Production, Poblacion,
Paracelis, Mountain Province
2. FY 2018 PAMANA Improvement/Concreting of
Cabuaan FMR at Botigue, Paracelis, Mountain
Province
24 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction of Bridge in Palaspas, Del Gallego, Masbate
22 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2017 PAMANA Project:
Construction of Agricultural Training Center in Prieto
Diaz, Sorsogon
22 October 2019 Turnover of Completed FY 2016 PAMANA-DILG Project:
Concreting of Gogon-San Rafael Road Phase VI in Prieto
Diaz, Sorsogon
22-25 October Site Inspection of FY 2017 PAMANA projects in Agusan
2019 del Norte, as requested by PLGU Agusan del Norte:

November 2019

DATE ACTIVITY
7 November 2019 Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Projects in
Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
1. Construction of Bodega for Sitio Miaray Sitio
Mandahican, Canangaan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
2. Construction of Bodega for Sitio Saluringan ,
Canangaan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
3. Construction of 1 Solar Dryer for Sitio
Miaray, Sitio Mandahican, Canangaan,
Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
4. Construction of 1 unit Solar Drier Sitio
Saluringan, Canangaan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
5. Construction of Water System for Sitio Miaray,
Sitio Mandahican, Canangaan, Cabanglasan,
Bukidnon
6. Construction of Water System, Sitio Saluringan,
Canangaan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
7. Construction of Water System for Sitio
Tagbacan, Canangaan, Cabanglasan, Bukidnon
11 November Monitoring of FY 2017 PAMANA Project: Farm
2019 Implements in Sogbongcogon, Misamis Oriental
11-15 November Monitoring and Final Inspection of FY 2018 PAMANA
2019 Projects in Camarines Norte:
1. Concreting of Calabasa-Pag-asa Road, Labo,
Camarines Norte - Phase III
2. Concreting of Labo-Bakiad-Santa Cruz-Fundado
Road, Labo, Camarines Norte - Phase III
3. Concreting of Kanapawan-Tanauan Road, Labo,
Camarines Norte - Phase III
4. Concreting of Bulala-Villa Aurora Road, Santa
Elena, Camarines Norte - Phase II
5. Concreting of Villa San Isidro Road, Santa Elena,
Camarines Norte - Phase III
6. Concreting of Santa Elena-Basiad Road, Santa
Elena, Camarines Norte - Phase II
7. Concreting of Patag Ibaba Road, Santa Elena,
Camarines Norte - Phase II
8. Concreting of Kagtalaba Road, Santa Elena,
Camarines Norte - Phase II
9. Concreting of Cabuluan-Guitol Road, Santa Elena,
Camarines Norte - Phase II
10. Concreting of Alayao-San Roque-San Isidro Road
– Phase II, Capalonga, Camarines Norte

12 November Turnover of FY 2017 PAMANA Construction of

2019 Magsaysay Potable Waterworks System Project in Brgys
Mindulao and Cabalawan, Magsaysay, Misamis Oriental
18-19 November Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA Projects in the
2019 Provinces of Quezon and Camarines Sur and Quezon:
1. Concreting of Gubat-Pinamihagan Barangay Road,
Lagonoy, Camarines Sur - Phase II
2. Concreting of Caricot-Payak-Pagatpatan and Palo
Road, Bato, Camarines Sur - Phase II
3. Construction/Concreting of Bagupaye-Anonang-
Magsaysay FMR, Mulanay, Quezon - Phase IV
4. PAMANA-SLP Project in Bataan, Tinambac,
Camarines Sur

December 2019

DATE ACTIVITY
6 December 2019 Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA Projects in Mt.
Province: Concreting of Dacudac-Tukod-Pasnadan FMR,
Tadian, Mt. Province
16-21 December Monitoring of FY 2018 PAMANA projects in Abra
2019 (Pidigan, Dolores and Tineg)

The NPMO-Southern Luzon also initiated the conduct of the following GAD-
related activities:

DATE ACTIVITY
1 October 2019 Orientation on NAP-WPS in San Pascual, Masbate
where 30 women beneficiaries of PAMANA projects in
San Pascual, Masbate were oriented on the basic concepts
on gender, peace, conflict and violence; workshop result
on the impact of PAMANA projects to women (before
and after); workshop result on peace and security
assessment of their areas
15 October 2019 Orientation on NAP-WPS in Bulalacao, Oriental
Mindoro where 30 women beneficiaries of PAMANA
Projects were oriented on the basic concepts on gender,
peace, conflict and violence; workshop result on the
impact of PAMANA projects to women (before and after);
workshop result on peace and security assessment of their
areas

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workshop result on peace and security assessment of their
areas

4. Data Generation and Processing

The PAMANA-NPMO continued to work on data cleansing and updating of the FY 2011-2019
PAMANA Database per new required fields in collaboration with concerned implementing partners.

As agreed during the Inter-Agency Meeting held last 26 September 2019 and to facilitate
commencement of progress updating and data reconciliation, the PAMANA-NPMO met with
concerned staff of the NCIP CO on 10 October 2019 at the NCIP Office in Quezon City.

Generation of project implementation updates for database reconciliation and validation is underway
as of the reporting period. Summary Program Updates as of the 4th Quarter 2019, subject to further
updating, is attached as Annex A.

The PAMANA-NPMO prepared various datasets and reference materials in response to requests.

2. Mapping

As above, cleansing and updating of spatial database to be used in generating maps is still ongoing.

3. Unit assessment, planning sessions and other activities

The PAMANA-NPMO conducted an initial Unit assessment and planning session on 16 December
2019 at OPAPP. Assessment and planning session with OPAPP area teams was moved to FY
2020 in order to complete planned activities with implementing partners.

The PAMANA-NPMO also attended various internal meetings organized by other OPAPP Units.

The PAMANA-NPMO field-based team members also attended various Administrative Order No.
10/Executive Order No. 70 related internal and external activities.

CONFLICT PREVENTION &

021 4,281,746.61 3,398,584.27 People’s Peace Tables
MANAGEMENT UNIT

Indigenous Peoples

A concrete output of the IP Peace Table Conversations for key IP leaders nationwide was the
formation and activation of the IP Peace Panel (IPPP) in April 2017. The creation of the IP Peace
Panel (IPPP) is considered the first concrete measure of government in response to the clamor of IP
representation in the peace process.

Its mandate is to engage, meet, converse with and hear the concerns, inputs, recommendations of
IPs in the country along the different peace process tracks. It is composed of government agencies
and instrumentalities dealing with IPs in the country. It was tasked to bring, advocate, espouse or
present to the GPH Panel the consolidated inputs, issues and concerns and aspirations of IP
communities, as articulated by their leaders, relative to the GPH-NDFP peace process; Bangsamoro
Transition Commission (BTC) in the crafting of the enabling law for the Comprehensive Agreement
on the Bangsamoro (CAB); and, other IP issues and concerns that impact on the peace process.

1. GRP-NDFP Peace Process

As a result of a series of peace conversations, a consolidation of IP positions, aspirations, and
substantial inputs, as articulated by IP leaders, were submitted to the GRP Panel for consideration
in the draft Comprehensive Agreement on Socio-Economic Reforms (CASER), Political and
Constitutional Reforms (PCR), and ceasefire guidelines.

2. Bangsamoro Peace Process

The OPAPP through the IPPP facilitated the establishment of the Mindanao IP Legislative Assembly
(MIPLA) that served as a platform for non-Moro IPs to propose revisions to the Bangsamoro Basic
Law (BBL). A legislative proposal containing their proposed enhancements to the draft BBL
provisions was endorsed to Congress for consideration.
Peace Conversations through dialogues and workshops between the BTC and the MIPLA Panel of
Representatives (MIPLA PR) were undertaken as a confidence building measure to initiate non-
adversarial discussions on the MIPLA’s formal legislative proposal that are geared toward
generating consensus and support for the passage of the BBL.

A number of key MIPLA-proposed provisions that recognize, protect and promote the rights of
NMIPs were included in the recently passed Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Consequently, the
non-Moro IPs in the core territory have supported the ratification of the BOL.

3. Other IP issues and concerns that impact on the peace process

· The IPPP has taken efforts to devise a reinforcing mechanism that can recommend to the
Peace Adviser some action points as a response to emerging or ongoing emergency situations that
affect indigenous communities by tapping existing governance (government and IP) structures and
mechanisms geared towards better cooperation among stakeholders towards addressing the issues
and concerns affecting IPs. In particular, the expansion of IPPP members (NCIP En Banc and 3
Island-wide representatives of NAPC-IP Sectoral Council) was done for purposes of national
coverage with institutions mandated to respond to various IP issues and concerns nationwide.

· The IPPP has also worked closely with the Office of the Cabinet Secretary (OCS) and the
Office of the Presidential Adviser on IP Concerns (OPAIPC) on proposed convergence programs
that will promote and protect IP rights. This forms part of OPAPP’s response to the directive of the
President to protect and promote IP rights especially for those who remain marginalized and
vulnerable to situations of armed conflict.

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· As part of the support for the Cordilleran’s aspirations for autonomy, the OPAPP with the
IPPP organized and facilitated the conduct of IP Legislative Assembly in CAR for Regional
Autonomy and subsequently endorsed legislative enhancements to latest draft of autonomy bill. The
final output is a legislative proposal of the assembly which was formally submitted to the Chair of the
Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Cordillera Autonomy Bill, for review and possible integration
into HB 5343 and be taken up in the next Congress.

The IP Peace Panel has managed to elevate the peace conversations and translate these into
peace actions. A total of sixty-five (65) peace table conversations and corresponding peace actions
thereafter have been undertaken since April 2017 to present, which have resulted to the above
accomplishments across the different peace tables or peace process lines.

Youth Peace Table (YPT)

· The YPT serves as a primary vehicle to animate a youth constituency that will support the

Bangsamoro and Localized Peace Processes as well as advocate for a Culture of Peace.
· Seven (7) major youth peace conversations were held where a total of 523 key youth--
including indigenous, out-of-school and Moro youth--from conflict-affected and vulnerable
communities coming from 76 youth organizations (42 school-based, 34 community-based)
participated and now mobilized for local peace actions.
· The YPT composition is both a combination of hard-to-reach and mainstream youth leaders
allowing a more diverse and inclusive dialogue. The nature/form of their organizations varies from
student councils, faith-based, gender and development, peace education, social enterprise, youth
and development, among others.
· Eight (8) local peace partners from academe and CSOs were mobilized and took part in the
implementation of the YPT. This partnership also contributed to a CSO/agency-youth partnership
allowing the youth to further explore ways of participation with the peacebuilding community.
· Conflict lines and conflict strings differ by region caused by varying levels and respects of
historical and social experiences and politico-economic landscapes. Despite the significant parallel
situations of the youth sector across the Philippines, the following principles are affirmatively
mainstreamed in conflict-affected and vulnerable areas: social cohesion, reconciliation and
community resilience.
· As a result, the Youth Peace Agenda produced by the YPT was presented to 17 National
Government Agencies during the Inter-Agency Workshop and Orientation on United Nations
Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security (adopted 2015). Building
from the gains of the YPT, a National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAPYPS) is
expected to be formulated within the year.
· Internationally, the YPT have attracted global Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) coalition to
consider the initiative as one of the models of a government-organized YPS mainstreaming and
National Action Plan formulation and programming. The Philippine experience is being considered
as one of the input to the Global 2020 Report on the progress of the YPS adoption by UN member
states.

Peace Education and Study Grant Programs for the Youth

“Building a Culture of Peace and Nonviolence” Peace Formation and College Education
Assistance Project (CEAP) under the Support to Peacebuilding and Normalization (SPAN)
Program

· The SPAN program aims to contribute towards sustaining the gains of the Government’s
peace process and in ensuring peace and security in conflict-affected areas. Under this is the CEAP
where identified underprivileged college students in ARMM with special consideration for those
directly affected by the Marawi Siege will undergo two sessions of leadership, peace and conflict
sensitivity formation program and will be provided with transitional cash assistance amounting to
PhP10,000 each to be provided bi-semester.
· Eight (8) local CSOs and institutions were partnered and trained to facilitate the peace
formation corresponding to their area of coverage.
· One (1) community-based peace education module was produced, with inputs and is
contextualized by the partners. This served as their main resource and guide in implementing the
sessions.
· To date, a total of 1,153 youth or 96% of the total grantees have undergone the first module
and received their first educational stipend pay-out amounting to PhP5,000 each totaling to
PhP5,765,000.00.

Engaging the Marawi Youth in Peacebuilding, Recovery and Rehabilitation

· Majority of the IDPs affected by the impact of the Marawi siege belongs to the youth sector.
By way of assisting them in their recovery, youth IDPs in Iligan City were gathered and organized in
evacuation centers and home-based camps, purposely to engage them in various peacebuilding
and psychosocial activities.

· In 2017, a total of 279 youth (174 male, 105 female) participated coming from the four (4)
tagged evacuation camps in Iligan City (e.g. Buruun School of Fisheries, Buruun Gym, Sta. Elena
and Ma. Christina) and one (1) home-based camp in Brgy. Upper Hinaplanon.

· 30 key youth leaders (3 males and 3 females in each camp) were identified and selected by
the youth IDPs themselves to act as focal persons ensuring that youth concerns in their respective
camps/communities are recognized, referred and addressed.

· As a follow through, these organized youth underwent a 3-day Inter-Camp Peace and
Leadership Training and were equipped with basic peacebuilding knowledge and skills, capacities
and roles in peacebuilding and early recovery.
· As way forward, regular Town Hall Meetings were set-up where the youth influence and
partake in decision-making in Marawi’s recovery and rehabilitation.

Empowering communities by increasing their capacity to address conflict and reduce their
vulnerabilities

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 People’s Peace Tables. The People’s Peace Tables initiatives for the Youth, IP, Women,
Sultanates and other stakeholders provides a platform for stakeholders to have
conversations on peace and conflict issues and concerns that are at the root of, resulting
from or affecting the peace process. The Peace Tables with various sectors (IP, Youth,
Women) throughout Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao has helped not only to shed light on their
concerns and issues relating to the peace process but also to gather recommendations and
strategies to address these concerns, which will contribute to the development of policy,
peacebuilding programs and action plans.

· Indigenous Peoples

Mindanao IP Youth Peace Assembly. On 12-14 June 2019, this peace assembly was
organized in Cagayan De Oro City in view of the growing number of NPA atrocities in
Mindanao which prompted the IP youth leaders to band together and condemn these acts of
exploitation and injustices in support of EO 70.

It involved 238 Mindanao IP youth participants from Regions IX, X, XI, XII and XIII, Mindanao IP
Council of Elders and Leaders (MIPCEL), agencies and support agencies and organizations. It
aimed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills and values that would enable them to
participate in the national government’s efforts to promote social healing and reconciliation in their
respective communities. It served as a platform for the IP youth to articulate their views and
consequently, contribute in enhancing the national government’s youth peace, security and
development agenda. It also provided an opportunity to promote unity and camaraderie among IP
youth, improve their leadership skills, present their cultural talents, and boost their confidence as
young agents of peace in their communities.

The MIPYPA resulted to the expansion of the Mindanao IP Youth Organization (MIPYO) to assist
the MIPCEL in the implementation of EO#70’s Whole-of-Nation Approach, as well as contribute in
efforts to strengthen their respective Indigenous Political Structures (IPS) towards fostering peace,
reconciliation and unification within their ICCs.The event also enabled the government officials and
representatives to present their respective agency’s programs and projects, which are designed to
build the capacities and address the needs of the youth.

The MIPYO endorsed seven (7) resolutions requesting assistance from government institutions to
help address their 7-point agenda relative to major issues commonly-shared by IP youth participants
across the regions. These are: loss of culture, weak governance, discrimination, basic services,
recruitment and killing, ancestral domain concerns, early marriage and pregnancy. The outputs shall
also contribute to the formulation of a National Action Plan on Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-
YPS).

· Youth

BARMM Youth, Peace and Security Consultation was conducted on 15-16 June 2019 in
Cotabato City. In support to the ongoing BARMM transition including the conversion of the
Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs into a Bangsamoro Youth Commission, 103 youth
representatives from 76 youth-led and youth-serving organizations of/in the BARMM
dialogued and formulated the Bangsamoro Youth, Peace and Security Agenda. This shall
help guide the BTA in integrating and adopting the identified actionable points in the
formulation and implementation of policies and programs for the youth in the newly
established political entity.
Youth representatives from women groups, non-Moro indigenous communities, local governments
through Sangguninang Kabataan and Local Youth Development Offices, and partner youth
organizations of the 6ID, 1ID, 11ID, 57th and 104th Brigades also took part in the formulation
process.

Priority agenda forwarded by the participants are as follows: 1) participation of the youth in the
documentation and validation of Bangsamoro histories and studies (culture, traditions, and tribes)
and its integration in all levels of formal education; 2) capacity development of the youth including
sustainable livelihood through development of and support for youth-led social enterprise projects;
3) provide spaces for dialogues and support to youth organizations for the institutionalization of
peace education in the BARMM; 4) inclusion and representation of the youth in the Task Force
Bangon Marawi and other local decision-making bodies involved in the recovery and rehabilitation
of Marawi. Similarly, youth’s perspective on moral governance for the BARMM is ensuring that
transparency and accountability mechanisms, and decision-making processes are shared and in
participation with the youth.

This BARMM YPS Consultation jumpstarts the process of formulating a National Action Plan on
Youth, Peace and Security (NAP-YPS) to be undertaken in other regions nationwide. It also
contributes to efforts to address issues and concerns of the vulnerable sectors within the BARMM.
As an immediate next step, the Agenda will be endorsed to the Office on Bangsamoro Youth Affairs
for integration in the formulation of the ‘Bangsamoro Youth Development Plan’.

Meaningful implementation of the agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
034 GPH for Moro Islamic Liberation Front 20,293,279.41 19,538,214.53
towards healing in the Bangsamoro
(GPH-MILF-Secretariat)
The implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) has three main
036 GPH-MILF JCCCH 13,463,197.71 10,889,586.65
thrusts: the political-legislative track, the normalization track, and the security track:

· The political-legislative track includes the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL),
035 GPH-MILF IMT 23,276,226.95 22,880,058.09 the enabling statute that, once ratified, will give rise to the creation of the Bangsamoro political entity
that will replace the ARMM;
· The normalization track runs alongside and in complementarity to the political-legislative work
on the Bangsmaoro. Normalization is defined in the agreements as a process whereby conflict-
affected communities can “return to conditions where they can achieve their desired quality of life,
which includes the pursuit of sustainable livelihood and political participation within a peaceful
deliberative society”; this also aims to accomplish the gradual decommissioning of MILF forces and
their weapons;
· The security track includes the observance of the Agreement for the General Cessation of
Hostilities between the GPH and MILF signed on 18 July 1997.

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1. Political-Legislative Track

Support to the Political Track of the Bangsamoro Peace Process (Bangsamoro Organic Law)

Republic Act No. 11054 or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) signed by the President on 27 July
2018 and ratified through a two-part plebiscite on 21 January and 06 February 2019 effectively
addresses calls for genuine autonomy, for inclusive development, and lays down the foundation for
a just and lasting peace. The historic majority YES votes to ratify the law, creates the Bangsamoro
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) that replaced the Autonomous Region in
Muslim Mindanao (ARMM). This marks the culmination of some 20 years of armed hostilities and
peace negotiations between government and the MILF.

The results of the voting for the BOL are as follows:

For the entire ARMM

Choice Votes %
YES 1,540,017 88.57
NO 198,750 11.43

For Cotabato City and Isabela City

Choice Votes %
YES (Cotabato City) 36,682 59.48
NO (Cotabato City) 24,994 40.52
YES (Isabela City) 19,032 45.89

In line with the campaign drives of the Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic
Liberation Front (MILF) Implementing Panels for the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law
(BOL), OPAPP through the GPH Implementing Panel
Secretariat, together with the Cotabato Operations Office, GPH Coordinating Committee on the
Cessation of Hostilities/Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (CCCH/AHJAG) Combined Secretariat, the
MNLF Concerns Unit (MCU) and the GPH Joint Normalization Committee (JNC) Secretariat,
supported the information and education campaigns, sorties, peace assemblies, and massive
conferences in the following areas:

· Jolo, Sulu (05 January)

· Bongao, Tawi-Tawi (06 January)
· Isabela City, Basilan (07 January)
· Pigcawayan, North Cotabato (09 January)
· Kidapawan, North Cotabato (12 January)
· Buluan, Maguindanao (15 January)
· Marawi City (16 January)
· Patikul, Sulu (17 January)
· Cotabato City (18 January)
· Kabacan, North Cotabato (19 January)
· Maigo, Lanao del Norte (24 January)
· Linamon, Lanao del Norte (25 January)
· Midsayap, North Cotabato (02 February)
· Iligan City (02 February)
· Kapatagan, Lanao Del Norte (04 February)

A total of fifteen (15) IECs, sorties, assemblies and town hall meetings were held from January to
February 2019. These were attended by representatives from the MILF, MNLF, OPAPP and the
Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) who presented salient points on the BOL and provided
inputs and discussion topics on the proposed law. These activities aimed to provide information and
garner support for the ratification of the BOL.

The BOL was subject to a plebiscite, originally planned to be held on a single date on 21 January
2019. However, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) announced on 07 December 2018 that
the plebiscite will be held on two separate dates instead:
· 21 January in the ARMM for provinces of Maguindanao, Lanao Del Sur, Basilan, Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
to ratify the BOL; and in Cotabato City and Isabela City (Basilan) for inclusion of these cities in the
future BARMM; and
· 06 February in the 6 municipalities of Nunungan, Tangkal, Munai, Pantar, Balo-i and Tagoloan in
Lanao Del Norte (voted for inclusion in the 2001 ARMM plebiscite); and in the municipalities of
Pigcawayan, Pikit, Kabacan, Carmen, Aleosan, Midsayap, and Tulunan in North Cotabato for the
inclusion of its 67 barangays in the future BARMM.

OPAPP, through its various units, supported the monitoring of votes in key precincts for the BOL
plebiscite on 21 January in provinces under ARMM, Cotabato City, and Isabela City, Basilan; and on
06 February in Lanao del Norte and covered municipalities in North Cotabato.

On 25 January, the COMELEC, sitting as the National Plebiscite Board of Canvassers, proclaimed
the BOL as deemed ratified, considering that majority of the votes cast in the areas within the
present ARMM was in favor of its approval.
Following the results of the plebiscite, the territorial jurisdiction of the BARMM now consists of the
following areas:

ARMM BARMM

Provinces Provinces
Basilan (except Isabela City) Basilan (except Isabela City)
Lanao Del Sur Lanao Del Sur
Maguindanao Maguindanao
Sulu Sulu
Tawi-Tawi Tawi-Tawi

Cities Cities
Lamitan Lamitan
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Cotabato City
+ 63 barangays in North Cotabato (in
 Maguindanao Maguindanao
Sulu Sulu
Tawi-Tawi Tawi-Tawi

Cities Cities
Lamitan Lamitan
Marawi Marawi
Cotabato City
+ 63 barangays in North Cotabato (in
the municipalities of Midsayap,
Pigcawayan, Kabacan, Carmen, Pikit,
and Aleosan)

116 municipalities 116 municipalities

2,490 barangays 2,590 barangays

Support to the establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA)

OPAPP assisted in the preparation and oathtaking of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) on
22 February. Members of the MILF and MNLF, to be appointed as BTA members were assisted
and escorted to the Malacanan Palace for the taking ceremony.

With the ratification of the BOL, the transition period from ARMM to BARMM has commenced and
the BTA has been constituted. The BTA shall serve as the interim government that will exercise
governance devolved to the Bangsamoro in accordance with the BOL.

As the interim Bangsamoro Parliament and interim Bangsamoro Government, the BTA shall
exercise the legislative and executive powers in the BARMM during the transition period. It shall
also prepare and create the necessary institutions and mechanisms for the establishment of the
Bangsamoro Government.

The BTA shall continue to perform its functions until the duly elected officials of the Bangsamoro
Government shall have been qualified into office in 2022.

The amount necessary to carry out the requirements of transition shall be charged against available
funds in the current General Appropriations Act. The current year’s appropriations for the ARMM
shall also be transferred to the BARMM. The compensation of the members of the BTA shall be
subject to existing rules and regulations of the National Government.

Support to BTA Composition and Appointment

The BTA shall be composed of 80 members, who shall be appointed by the President. Non-Moro
indigenous communities, youth, women, settler communities, traditional leaders, and other sectors
shall be represented in the BTA. The incumbent elected officials of the ARMM shall also
automatically become members of the BTA and shall serve until their term expire on 30 June 2019.

OPAPP was previously coordinating with the MILF leadership, MNLF and other sector
representatives to vet the names and guarantee that nominated individuals pass the rigorous
requirements based on the President’s guidance to get only honest, sincere and competent people
and ensure that good governance will be in place.

With 41 nominees, the MILF shall lead the BTA, without prejudice to the participation of the Moro
National Liberation Front (MNLF). Of the 76 BTA members, there are 12 women representatives (8
of whom were nominated by the MILF; while there are 2 appointed coming from the indigenous
peoples).

For the executive functions of the BTA, the interim Chief Minister, assumed by MILF Chair Al Haj
Murad Ebrahim, shall organize the interim Cabinet and shall appoint two (2) interim Deputy Chief
Ministers from the members of the BTA. The interim Chief Minister shall also appoint such other
ministers as may be necessary, majority of whom shall be from among the members of the BTA.

Members of the BTA who are appointed to cabinet positions shall serve their offices concurrently.
No member of the BTA shall hold more than two (2) positions at the same time.

On 22 February 2019, the following 76 members of the BTA took their oath of office
before the President at the Malacañan Palace, Manila:

1. Murad Ebrahim 31. Suwaib Oranon 56. Khadafeh

2. Ghazali Jaafar 32. Akmad Abas Mangudadatu
3. Ali Solaiman 33. Abdullah Macapaar 57. Jamel Macaraya
4. Mohagher Iqbal 34. Faiz Alauddin 58. Mondayao Sacar
5. Abdulraof Macacua 35. Hadji Abulazis 59. Abraham Burahan
6. Ibrahim Ali Mohammad Esmael 60. Edrieza Nasser
7. Haron Abas 36. Marjanie Macasalong Rimbang
8. Mohammad 37. Lanang Ali Jr. 61. Paisalin Tago
Zainoden Bato 38. Ali Pangalian 62. Nabila Pangandaman
9. Said Salendab Balindong 63. Laisa Alamia
10. Mohammad Yacob 39. Zesar Hajaj Ali 64. Suharto Ambolodto
11. Malik Mantawil 40. Melanio Ulama 65. Susana Anayatin
12. Alik Salik 41. Muslima Abubakar 66. Maisara Dandamun-
13. Abdulwahab Pak Asmawil Latiph
14. Said Shiek 42. Muslimin Jakilan 67. Mussolini Lidasan
15. Ubaida Pacasem 43. Sahie Sappayani 68. Don Mustapha Loong
16. Hussein Muñoz Udjah 69. Jose Iribani Lorena
17. Abdullah Gayak 44. Adzfar Hailid Usman 70. Abdulmuhmin
18. Eduard Guerra 45. Omar Yasser Sema Mujahid
19. Aida Silongan 46. Romeo Sema 71. Romeo Saliga
20. Abdul Dataya Sr. 47. Punduma Batinting 72. Alzad Sattar
21. Raissa Jajurie Sani 73. Nabil Tan
22. Tucao Mastura 48. Abdul Raji Sahrin 74. Hamid Aminoddin
23. Mibpantao 49. Hatimil Hassan Datu Barra
Midtimbang 50. Zul Qarneyn Abas 75. Anna Tarhata
24. Al-Sayed Sali 51. Musa Diamla Basman
25. Saffrullah Dipatuan 52. Rasul Ismael 76. Baintan Adil
26. Abdullah Ahang 53. Sitti Shahara Mastura Ampatuan
27. Maleiha Candao 54. Amilbahar Mawallil
28. Narciso Ekey 55. Eddie Mapag Alih
29. Bainon Karon
30. Basit Sarip Abbas

Support to the BTA Transition Plan and Interim Cabinet

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To facilitate the smooth transition process from the ARMM to the BTA, the GPH and MILF Panels
created the Coordination Team for the Transition to the BTA (CT4T) to serve as “the primary
mechanism for coordination between Parties and the concerned agencies to ensure that the
necessary and appropriate steps are undertaken in preparation for the transition leading to the
installation of the BTA.”[1] The CT4T is composed of five (5) members each from the GPH and the
MILF.[2] Currently, the CT4T, which was created by the GPH and MILF Panels in 2015 and
reconvened in 2018, is formulating the proposed transition plan and recommendations to ensure
and facilitate proper transition from ARMM to BARMM, which will then be submitted to the interim
Chief Minister for his consideration.

During the ceremonial turnover of ARMM to BARMM on 26 February 2019 in Cotabato City, the
BTA announced that Ali Solaiman and Abdul Raji Sahrin shall serve as interim Deputy Chief
Ministers and Ghazali Jaafar (passed away 13 March 2019) and Atty. Pangalian Balindong as
Speaker and Deputy Speaker, respectively, of the interim Bangsamoro Parliament. The BTA also
announced the initial ten (10) members of the interim Cabinet:

1. Arch. Eduard U. Guerra – Minister for Finance and Budget

2. Atty. Raissa Jajurie – Minister for Social Services
3. Mr. Mohagher Iqbal – Minister for Basic, Higher, and Technical Education
4. Dr. Saffrullah Dipatuan – Minister for Health
5. Atty. Naguib Sinarimbo – Minister for Local Government
6. Mr. Abdulraof Macacua – Minister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy
7. Ustadz Mohammad Yacob – Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Agrarian Reform
8. Mr. Hussein Muñoz – Minister for Public Order and Safety
9. Al Haj Murad Ebrahim – Minister for Public Works (concurrent as interim Chief Minister)
10. Timuay Melanio Ulama – Minister for Indigenous Peoples

BARMM Inauguration

The formal inauguration of the newly created BARMM was held on 29 March 2019 at the Shariff
Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City, led by the President with the first set of ministers of
the new parliamentary form of government in the Bangsamoro taking their oaths on the Koran.
Equally important is the official handover of the list of the MILF combatants who will be
decommissioned and their weapons that will be put beyond use under the normalization track of the
Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro.

The following BTA members were elected under the parliamentary government:
Ali Pangalian Balindong – Speaker
Hatimil Hassan – Deputy Speaker
Atty. Lanang Ali Jr – Majority Leader
Laisa Alamia – Minority Leader
Raby Angkal – Secretary-General
Dan Dimakenal – Sergeant-at-Arms

The inauguration marks the transition period from the setting up of the BTA to the establishment of
the BARMM in 2022. The BTA, as the interim government, led by the MILF leadership will work
towards building lasting peace and inclusive development and progress. Chief Minister Al Haj
Murad Ebrahim emphasized the five pillars that the BTA will prioritize: education, health, economic
development, strategic infrastructure, and moral leadership. The BTA likewise prepared its
transition plan that will define the BARMM organizational structure.

Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. pointed out that at the heart of the peace agreement is the
transformation process, which covers not only the establishment of the BARMM, the creation of a
new political structure, and the changing of the lives of the people in the area, but also providing
social justice, healing, and reconciliation.

Security Track (Ceasefire Mechanisms)

For this period, a series of joint activities were conducted by both parties to ensure a peaceful and
successful BOL plebiscite. Among the activities facilitated and conducted were the security
preparations and arrangements with units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the
Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) of the MILF. All
parties committed to observe ceasefire protocols and election guidelines as MILF members will cast
their votes at the polling precincts.

Moreover, due to the high level of trust and confidence by the MILF commanders of the ceasefire
mechanisms, they have been requesting the to accompany MILF key leaders and commanders
during their movements. As they adjust to their new environment following the successful ratification
of the BOL and inauguration of the BARMM, assistance through accompaniment and provision of
security during MILF movements and relevant activities (such as the BTA oathtaking in Malacanan,
ARMM to BARMM turnover, BARMM inauguration) were provided. Among prominent MILF
commanders provided security arrangements were Commander Abdullah “Bravo” Macapaar (Front
Commander, NWMF, BIAF-MILF), Commander Gordon Shayfullah Khan (Front Commander,
Central Mindanao Front, BIAF-MILF and Chairman of MILF Task Force Reconciliation and Conflict
Management Committee), Commander Wahid Tundok (118 BC, BIAF-MILF), Commander Zacaria
Guma (Base Commander (105th BC, BIAF-MILF). Even Chairman Murad Ebrahim requested
CCCH accompaniment whenever he reported to his office at the BARMM.

Observance and implementation of the ceasefire agreement

The ceasefire mechanisms continued to coordinate with relevant units on the ground concerning
security and ceasefire situations. For this period, a total of 16 ceasefire violations (8 from GPH and 8
from MILF) were reported. The nature of ceasefire violations were uncoordinated raid and
operations on the GPH side; and uncoordinated movements, incidents of rido, illegal display of
firearms and amassing of MILF troops, for the MILF side.

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As to the ground situation, a total of 20 incidents were recorded for the period. Most of these
incidents were shootings, firefight between the government and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom
Fighters (BIFF) and IED Explosions which happened mostly in Maguindanao and Cotabato City.

As a coordinating mechanism in support to the observance and implementation of the ceasefire

agreement, the CCCH coordinated with concerned GPH and MILF units the movements and
activities of the concerned requesting parties to ensure safety and security and avoid any
misunderstanding and potential flashpoints on the ground

Coordinated, monitored and facilitated the following total 285 activities:

-72 MILF movements and repositioning relative to BTA activities
-26 MILF peace advocacies
-88 meetings, briefings for LGUs, CSOs, international partners & embassies (UN, FAO, UNICEF,
World Bank, WFP, JICA, Japan, Australia, Turkey, Switzerland,
Norway, Myanmar, University of Chulalongkorn); security coordination and arrangements during
visits to MILF leaders in Cotabato City and Darapanan, Maguindanao
-98 security arrangements/ accompanying of MILF members relative to activities of the BTA
-1 joint field verification mission with the IMT in Sultan Kudarat and in South Cotabato emanating
from alleged ceasefire violation

Support and Coordination of Law Enforcement Operations

A total of forty-five (45) Support to Law Enforcement Operations were conducted by the government
against terrorists, drug syndicates and remnants of the Pentagon Gang Kidnap for Ransom Group
(KFRG) in Maguindanao; the Daesh-inspired Group in some barangays in Cotabato City and
Maguindanao; Focused Military Operations against the remnants of DI-Maute Group in Lanao del
Sur; combat clearing and blocking operations in Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat against CPP-NPA
Terrorists; and LEO to serve Warrants of Arrest against personalities in Zamboanga Sibugay
Province.

The CCCH of both parties and the Joint Ceasefire Monitoring Post (JCMP) in Kitango facilitated the
repositioning of more or less 1,800 BIAF-MILF at the SPMS (Shariff Aguak, Pagatin, Mamasapano,
Salibo) area of Maguindanao in order to pave the way for the operating GPH forces. The
mechanisms also facilitated a total of nine (9) repositioning arrangements of BIAF-MILF to provide
safe passage during the conduct of law enforcement operations to prevent any mis-encounters.

Resolution of rido-related cases involving some members of the BIAF-MILF

A rido settlement was also conducted between the groups of Cmdr Kustantino Wacan from Sitio
New Valencia, Brgy. Bualan, Pikit and Cmdr Wahid “Kidboy” Mangilen and Muslimin Kado, of the
105th BIAF-MILF Base Command from Sitio Tubak, Brgy. Pagangan, Aleosan, in North Cotabato.
This activity was hosted by the mayors of Aleosan and Pikit. The contending parties signed an
agreement to put an end to the conflict. This joint undertaking was due to the efforts of the LGU and
PNP of Pikit and Aleosan; 602nd Inf Bde, PA; 7IB, PA; 105BC, 108BC, 118BC and Field Guard BC,
all of BIAF-MILF; GPH CCCH, MILF CCCH and the Local Monitoring Team of North Cotabato.

In order to pacify another longtime clan feud, the 1Mech Inf Bn, of the Philippine Army coordinated
with the ceasefire mechanisms the establishment of an AFP Patrol Base in Brgy. Old Maganoy,
Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao. While the 106th BIAF-MILF BC expressed disagreement at
first, the BIAF-MILF Chief of Staff issued a directive to Mastor Ampatuan @ Datu Item of 106th BC
to cooperate and assist in the establishment of the Joint AFP and MILF Task Force Ittihad Patrol
Base. Within a week after the establishment, a basketball tournament between the BIAF and AFP
was held in the area to build rapport and establish joint efforts. Two days after, the family dispute
between the clan of Bai Mariam Sangki and Mastor Ampatuan @ Datu Item in Brgy Maganoy, Datu
Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao was formally settled.

Activities of the International Monitoring Team

The IMT continues its regular mobile patrols in their respective areas of responsibility and
coordinates with the ceasefire mechanisms. For the period, the following were reported by the IMT:
-30 advocacies with LGUs, CSOs, AFP/PNP units, MILF and GPH mechanisms
-12 coordinative meetings with the CCCH, AHJAG, Panels, norm bodies, NGOs and other
stakeholders
-1 field verification mission (Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato)
-6 activities in support to the BOL and Normalization program (socio-economic aspect)
-1 medical mission at the Mahad Abdelazis Evacuation Center, Brgy Pacalundo, Balo-I, LDN

2nd Quarter
A. Meaningful implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB)
toward healing in the Bangsamoro

The implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) has three main
thrusts: the political-legislative track, the normalization track, and the security track:

· The political-legislative track includes the passage of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL),
the enabling statute that, once ratified, will give rise to the creation of the Bangsamoro political entity
that will replace the ARMM;
Political-Legislative Track. With the ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law, the transition period
from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao to Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim
Mindanao has commenced and the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) was constituted to
serve as the interim government during the three-year transition period from 2019 until 2022. The
BTA, headed by the MILF leadership, will work towards building lasting peace and inclusive
development and progress in the region. The BTA is also participated in by members of the Moro
National Liberation Front (MNLF) or representing the MNLF, from the Indigenous Peoples groups,
and settler communities.

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The GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels held two (2) meetings in Davao City and one (1)
meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to discuss and reach agreements pertinent to the
implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), especially the
normalization program.

On 29 April 2019, a Special Meeting of the GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels was
conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where the Parties signed the Revised Terms of Reference of
the International Monitoring Team (IMT). This called for the merging Team Site 4 in General Santos
City with Team Site 1 in Cotabato City and the supervision of the Civilian Protection Component
under the Panels. The Parties also signed the compilation of all signed agreements from August
2016 up to the present.

On 27 June 2019, the 20th Meeting of the GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels was held in
Davao City where the Parties discussed the various aspects in the implementation of normalization,
including necessary preparations for the anticipated second phase of the decommissioning process.

To facilitate the smooth transition process from the ARMM to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority
(BTA), the GPH and MILF Panels created the Coordination Team for the Transition to the
Bangsamoro Transition Authority (CT4T) to serve as “the primary mechanism for coordination
between Parties and the concerned agencies to ensure that the necessary and appropriate steps
are undertaken in preparation for the transition leading to the installation of the BTA.” Following the
series of writeshops of the CT4T, the GPH and MILF Panels turned over the Proposed Transition
Plan by the CT4T to BTA Interim Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim aka Al Haj Murad Ebrahim on 20
May 2019 at his office in Cotabato City. On 17 June 2019, the BTA formally approved the
proposed transition plan.

1. Security Track (Ceasefire Mechanisms)

After the successful establishment of the BARMM during the first quarter and the following
heightened implementation of activities and programs of the Normalization process, the Ceasefire
Mechanisms also recalibrated its functions and implementation plans in order to provide support to
the overall programs of Normalization on top of its main mandate as ceasefire coordinative
mechanism. A total of twenty-six (26) related support and provision of assistance were extended to
OPAPP and Normalization mechanisms during their fieldwork such as accompaniment during camp
visits, meeting with landowners of the proposed JPST Stations, Duyog Ramadhan, assistance to
social and official functions of the PAPRU and Implementing Panel, assistance to TJRU secretariat
on the conduct of Youth, Peace and Security consultation for around 130 youth in the BARMM, IECs
and the like.

With its mandate to supervise and monitor the implementation of the Agreement on the General
Cessation of Hostilities (AGCH), the Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities
(CCCH) and Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) are maintained by government in partnership with
the MILF and continue to perform their functions in order to provide an atmosphere that is safe and
conducive to the peace process particularly the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement of
the Bangsamoro (CAB) and its annexes.

Coordinating Committees on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH)

a. Support to the Resolution of Issues and Violations to the Implementation of the

Guidelines and Ground Rules of the GPH-MILF AGCH and Support to the Conduct of Joint
Inquiry & Support Verification of the IMT. At the outset of the quarter, the CCCH was
challenged by the alleged ceasefire violation causing an armed encounter between the PNP
and MILF members in Brgy. Tabaran, Madamba, Lanao del Sur last 04 April 2019 during the
serving of Warrant of Arrest due to alleged killing of a barangay chairman. The law
enforcement operation (LEO) was not coordinated by the PNP to the GPH AHJAG since Brgy.
Tabaran is not included in the initial list of MILF communities provided by the MILF CCCH.
The immediate deployment of CCCH and its LMT to the area prevented any further escalation
of hostilities.

Following the incident, a Joint CCCH Executive Meeting was held in Cotabato City last 07 May 2019
to resolve ceasefire violations committed by both parties covering even the period 2018 to the
present. One of the highlights of the said meeting was an agreement to conduct a Joint Field
Verification (JFV) to look into major ceasefire violations identified by both parties. A total of 44
protests were resolved with 20 unresolved (7 for verification and 13 for reiteration). A total of two
(2) JFVs were successfully undertaken for the period, particularly: a) JFV re encounter between
AFP and MILF in Barangay Sipakit, Siraway, Zamboanga Del Norte; and, b) JFV re Brgy Villamor,
Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat. Unfortunately, the JFV in Sumbakil was not pursued upon agreement
with IMT and the JCCCH, as it was decided to postpone it to a later date. The JFV for Talakag
Incident in Bukidnon to verify the alleged MILF encampment; and Madamba incident due to alleged
uncoordinated LEO are both scheduled on the first week ofth for Cultu

In total, there were 16 protests recorded for the period:

April May June Total

GPH Filed 3 5 3 11

MILF Filed 2 0 3 5

Total 5 5 6 16
Meanwhile, a total of Forty-One (41) security-related meetings were conducted/attended/facilitated
by the CCCH & AHJAG Combined Secretariat for the quarter to discuss pressing issues relative to
the Ceasefire Agreement implementation.

OPAPP, through the CCCH & AHJAG Combined Secretariat continue to provide assistance and
coordinate security-related requirements with field offices and ground units of the AFP and PNP as
well as with MILF counterparts. Movements of MILF commanders are heavily facilitated by the
Combined Secretariat such as during the normalization forum on the GPH-MILF Peace Process
spearheaded by Sec. Carlito Galvez Jr., together with the MILF leaders held at the Officers Club,
6ID Hq, Awang, DOS, Maguindanao.

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Another equally significant activity facilitated by the Combined Secretariat was the meeting with
PCOL James Gulmatico, Director, CIDG – BARMM where matters relative to law enforcement
operations and possibilities of joint security cooperation with the PNP were discussed. He was also
informed of various success stories on joint security cooperation of the AFP-PNP-MILF in the
interdiction of criminals and local terrorist groups (LTGs) in the area of BARMM.

a. Support to Dispute Resolution Initiatives. Meanwhile, an implied task of the

ceasefire mechanism is to establish good relations and networking with stakeholders
particularly those initiatives that are geared towards the resolution of Rido conflict involving
MILF members. For the quarter, the CCCH has attended five (5) meetings that supports
dispute resolution which has bearing on the AGCH implementation. Among these major
meetings were as follows:

i. Conflict settlement meeting between the 104th NGBC under the 11th BC, BIAF-MILF and MNLF
Misuari Faction at the municipal Hall of Datu Saudie Ampatuan, Maguindanao last 16 April 2019.

ii. Meeting with Abdulwahab Hussain, Member, MILF CCCH at the AMO Cotabato, RES-DPWH,
Brgy Tamontaka, DOS, Maguindanao to discuss about the ceasefire concern in the boundary of
Brgy Molon, Palimbang, Sultan Kudarat and Brgy Ned, Lake Sebu, South Cotabato due to the
series of armed encounters between Cmdr Bondi Binago of the National Guard BC, BIAF-MILF and
Cmdr Kalib Kalaing @ Khalid Kalaing, an alleged member of BIAF-MILF at the said brgys from 15-
28 April 2019. The said incident caused fear and panic that resulted to evacuation of civilians on 28
May 2019.

iii. The Combined Secretariat attended the Peace Covenant Signing between Ustadz Wahid
Tundok of the 118th BC, BIAF – MILF and Datu Mando Tambungalan, Chairman, Barangay
Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao at the Headquarters of 601st Infantry Bde, PA in
Shariff Aguak, Maguindanao on 24 June 2019.

b. Conduct Confidence-Building Measures. Moreover, the Ceasefire Mechanisms conducted

various confidence-building initiatives and activities to build trust between and among the two
parties. Among the major CBMs for the quarter:

i. Forging Guidelines for the Memorandum of Understanding between the GPH and MILF CCCHs
to safeguard the Ceasefire from any repercussions of the said NLE of 2019. From 07-21 May 2019,
a Joint Coordination Team (JCT) composed of personnel of GPH CCCH and MILF CCCH were
stationed at the OPAPP Office in Awang, Maguindanao to closely monitor the critical period of
elections.

ii. Facilitation by the GPH CCCH and MILF CCCH regarding the turn-over of Mr. Rodin Katog and
Mrs. Krisha Dela Cruz to their family members at the Peace Room of OPAPP Office, DPWH-RES
Compound, Brgy. Broce, Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao. It was witnessed by the IMT-Mission 14
and Guindulungan PNP. This was the action undertaken by the GPH CCCH, MILF CCCH and
Guindulungan MPS after receiving the details of the 8888 citizen complaint with ticket reference
G201190320-213-3. Mr. Katog and Mrs. Dela Cruz voluntarily surrendered in Camp Darapanan
particularly to Bads Ebrahim, Base Commander, National Guard BC, BIAF-MILF to settle their
debts with Bai Puti Guiomla, daughter of Cmdr. Marlboro Guiomla of 106th BC, BIAF-MILF and
Mamot Ulama.

i. Facilitation of the turn-over of one (1) unit black Bajaj motorcycle from Hadji Asraf Ali,
Commander, Task Force Ittihad, BIAF-MILF to PMaj Gary Flor Marfil, Chief of Police, Esperanza
MPS at the Municipal Police Station of Mamasapano, Maguindanao on 04 June 2019. It was also
witnessed by P/Capt Aaron Acuna, Chief of Police, Mamasapano MPS and Qardhawie Bin Salik,
staff, MILF CCCH secretariat. Accordingly, said motorcycle was carnapped from Mr. Virgil Bayoneta
Jawob last 31 May 2019 at Purok Santol, Brgy. Dukay, Esperanza, Sultan Kudarat. Said owner
sustained multiple gunshot wounds on different parts of his body from the three (3) unidentified
suspects who allegedly fled towards the direction of Datu Abdullah Sangki, Maguindanao;

ii. Facilitated the turn-over one (1) pack believed to be containing methamphetamine crystals from
Mr. Psycho B. Aliman, Commander, MILF Task Force Ittihad to P/COL James Gulmatico, Regional
Chief, CIDG-BARMM for appropriate disposition at the OPAPP Office, DPWH-RES Compound,
Brgy Tamontaka, DOS, Maguindanao. Witnesses during the turn-over were representatives of GPH
CCCH, GPH AHJAG and other personnel of CIDG-BARMM. Accordingly, the group of Mr. Aliman
confiscated said item from a certain Juharie Bre, who is under Salam M. Paglas @Datu Salangon in
Brgy. Duaminanga, Datu Piang, Maguindanao last 28 May 2019.

iii. Distributed 1,349 foodpacks to repositioned BIAF-MILF to pave the way for the unhampered
LEO of the government forces in the following SPMS Area in Maguindanao:
a. Brgy. Mangapang, Shariff Saidona Mustapha, Maguindanao
b. Brgy. Dugungen, Shariff Saidona Mustapha, MAguindanao
c. Sitio Udsudan, Brgy. Kitango, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao
d. Brgy. Madia, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, Maguindanao

i. Security accompaniment to some prominent BTA Members like Hon. Abdullah "Bravo"
Macapaar, member, BTA and Front Commander, NWMF, BIAF-MILF; Hon. Wahid Tundok, Jack
Abas, Cmdr Haun Sindatok and other MILF commanders during their reporting to BARMM
Compound in Cotabato City; some for regular check-up, sessions and activities of the BARMM, and
meetings with the AFP;

ii. Continuous joint security cooperation and coordination with the MILF on the
implementation of LEO against Daesh-inspired groups in SPMS areas in Maguindanao to secure
the recovered strategic areas from ISIS-inspired groups.

a. Conduct of Peace Advocacy and Constituency Building. As a preemptive action of the

OPAPP Combined Secretariat, a series of IEC campaigns were undertaken with the PNP and
AFP regional down to provincial level commands in order to provide updates on the ceasefire
mechanisms particularly to highlight the significance of the existing Coordination Protocol.
Per record, a total of eight (8) IECs were conducted for the period in review. Some of the
major peace advocacy and constituency building initiatives conducted were the following:

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 i. Briefing regarding the mandate and functions of the GPH CCCH and GPH AHJAG during the
Forum of the Peace Stakeholder on the Program for Normalization in the Bangsamoro at the
H2Mech Bde, Maria Cristina, Iligan City on 22 May 2019.

ii. IEC of GPH-MILF Peace Process with the PNP which aimed to provide updates on the
Bangsamoro Peace Process particularly the Normalization and its transitional components like the
JPSC and JPST, and Ceasefire Mechanisms such as CCCH, IMT and AHJAG with focus on
ceasefire protocols. The orientation activity was attended by different Police Directors, Chiefs of
Police, and officers and men of PRO 10 on 17 June 2019.

iii. Briefing with the officers and men of the PNP PRO 9 at the PRO 9 Headquarters at Camp
Abendan, Zamboanga City during the IEC campaign series with the PNP on the GPH-MILF Peace
Process conducted on 21 June 2019.
iv. Forum of the Peace Stakeholders on the Program for Normalization in the Bangsamoro held on
24 June 2019 in Isabela City, Basilan.

v. Briefing regarding the mandates, functions and protocols of the ceasefire mechanisms (CCCH
and AHJAG) at the Headquarters of PNP PRO BARMM, Camp Gen. Salipada K. Pendatun, in
Parang, Maguindanao on 26 June 2019.

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b. Facilitated the Establishment, Organization, and Continuous Capacity-Building of Field
Offices. The field offices that serve as advance operating arms of the ceasefire mechanisms
on the ground – the LMT (Local monitoring Team), JCMP (Joint Ceasefire Monitoring Post)
and the Joint Task Force (JTF) - are holding very well on the ground to implement their
respective missions. The LMT is the operating arm of the CCCH in the provincial areas; while
the JCMPs are posts established in a cluster of areas with high probability of ceasefire
violations; and the JTF are jointly established by the GPH & MILF in a cluster of areas with a
mission to pacify rido conflicts.

Currently, below is the current disposition of the LMT, JCMP and JTF:

Field Offices Disposition

LMT (8) Lanao del Sur, Lanao del Norte, NCot, Mag, Sultan Kudarat,
South Cot, Sarangani & Basilan
JCMP (9) 1) Munai, LDN; 2) Nanagun, Lumbayanague, LDS; 3) Boundary
of Pikit and Aleosan, Cotabato [New Valencia and Tubak]; 4)
Barko - Barko [Tulunan-Cot; Columbio-SK, Datu Paglas- Mag];
5) Kitango, DSA, Mag; 6) Rajah Buayan, Mag; 7) Ampatuan,
Mag; 8) Magcawa, Al-Barka, Basilan; and 9) Daliao, Maasim,
Sarangani
JTF (2) 1. JTF Banisilan (Paron/Tanda vs Kineg Inalang); and
2. JTF Salam in Sultan Kudarat (Soledad vs Satar)

a. Coordinate the Security Requirements of NGOs, NGAs, Donor Countries, GRP

Security Forces, BIAF-MILF & Normalization Bodies within the CAAM and provide
accompaniment as necessary. An implied task of the CCCH is the provision of security
requirements for NGOs, NGAs, donors countries, AFP/PNP, OPAPP and Normalization bodies
and BIAF-MILF to ensure the safety and security during their movement within confl;ict-
affected areas in Mindanao (CAAM). Continuous coordination and physical security
accompaniment were also provided as needed. The DFA in collaboration with OPAPP and
government forces signed the Rules Prescribing the Implementation of the Guidelines for
Foreign Government and INGOs visiting the CAAM. A total of One Hundred Eighty-Three
(183) coordination activities were carried out for the quarter.

The following is a matrix of coordination accomplished for the period as of 21 June 2019:
Coordinating April May June Total
body
MILF Movement 38 15 7 60
UN 1 3 12 68
JICA/J-BIRD 1 2 3
NGO/INGO/CSO 1 2 3 6
NGA/LGU 2 2
EMBASSY 3 1 5 9
IMT 10 2 9 21
OPAPP/NORM 4 6 10
BODIES
IDB 1 1
OTHERS 22 15 31 55
183

Meanwhile, to ensure the provision of appropriate security assessments to these organizations and
units visiting the CAAM, the Committee continues to monitor the security situation in the region. The
monitoring of incidents was done with the assistance of the operating arms of the ceasefire
mechanisms, such as the LMT, JCMP and JTF. Their timely feedback and support helps ensure the
smooth implementation of security arrangements for the movement of the parties.

Below is the list of incidents monitored during the reporting period:

Incident April May June Total

Shooting 3 12 3 18
Turnover/recovered 3 13 4 20
IED & FAS
Explosion (IED 1 5 6
and Grenade)
Firefight/Encounter 1 8 2 6
Election-related 6 6 0 12
RIDO 4 3 7 9
ASG/Apprehended 6 6 0 12
OTHERS Incidents 4 0 4 8
15 49 15 79

Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG)

Monitoring Activities. As part of the Ceasefire Mechanism in the Peace Process between the
GPH and MILF, the GPH AHJAG continues to coordinate, monitor and disseminate
information about the conduct of Law Enforcement Operations (LEO), Support to Law
Enforcement Operations (SLEO), Civil Military Operations (CMO), Focused Military
Operations (FMO) and other pursuit operations by the AFP and PNP forces in partnership
with the MILF in order to effect the unhampered law enforcement operations against criminal
elements within MILF areas and communities without jeopardizing the GPH-MILF ceasefire
and the Peace Process as a whole.

Western Mindanao Action Officer, LTC Abdurassad Sirajan INF (GSC) PA conducts daily monitoring
of the movements and activities of the MNLF and the MILF as well as the terroristic and kidnapping
activities of Abu Sayaf Group. These information and reports are then provided to the Chairmen of
the GPH AHJAG, GPH CCCH and PAPRU for their information.

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For this quarter, LTC Sirajan closely monitored the progress of the talks of goodwill between MNLF
Yusop Jikiri and Abu Sayaf Group leader, Radullan Sahiron regarding the release of Ewold Horn
who was abducted by the said group since 2011. However, the said talks failed which resulted to the
resumption of military operations by the 11th Infantry “Alakdan” Division, PA to rescue the said
kidnap victim. On 31 May 2019, during the conduct of blocking operations of 32nd Infantry Battalion,
PA, the AFP and ASG engaged in a firefight in Sitio Sub-Sub, Brgy. Pansul Patikul, Sulu which
resulted to the killing of Horn and 6 ASG members including the wife of Sahiron.

A total of 25 LEO/SLEO/FMO/CMO were coordinated with the MILF AHJAG for the second quarter.
PBGEN Madid Paitao took over the Chairmanship from PBGEN Graciano Mijares which took effect
on 05 April 2019. PBGEN PAITAO also serves as the Deputy Regional Director for Admin in the
PNP PRO BARMM.
1. Political-Legislative Track
The GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels signed the Terms of Reference for the Technical
Working Group on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TWG-TJR), mandated to draft a roadmap
on the implementation of the recommendations by the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
Commission (TJRC). This was held during the 21st meeting of the Panels on 16 August 2019 in
Cotabato City. The TWG-TJR is yet to be formally constituted by the Panels. For the GPH, the TWG
will be composed of Dir. Wilben Mayor, Dir. Agripino Javier, and Dir. Jana Jill Gallardo, with Dir. Ma.
Scheherazade Ruivivar as alternate member.

The newly reconstituted GPH Peace Implementing Panel met with its MILF counterpart to discuss
outstanding issues on the implementation of the Normalization Program, in light of the upcoming
launch of the 2nd phase of decommissioning of MILF forces and weapons.

The reconstituted GPH Panel is now chaired by Asec. David Diciano, with LGen. Rey Ardo (ret.), Mr.
Ariel Hernandez, Dir. Wilben Mayor, and Dir. Farrah Grace Naparan as members.

On 10 September 2019, the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) met the GPH Peace
Implementing Panel during its 35th Monitoring Session. The GPH Implementing Panel Secretariat
apprised the TPMT with updates on the GPH-MILF peace process, particularly on the recently
conducted Basic Military Training for the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) contingent in
the Joint Peace and Security Teams (JPSTs), as well as the launch of the 2nd phase of the
decommissioning of MILF combatants and weapons.

Continuing ceasefire monitoring and observance of the Agreement on the General Cessation
of Hostilities (AGCH)

The presence of ceasefire mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of
Hostilities (CCCH) and the International Monitoring Team (IMT) have been crucial in sustaining the
gains of the Bangsamoro peace process. With the ratification of the BOL, establishment of the
BARMM and heightened normalization program, the transitioning and review of the ceasefire
mechanisms have been recommended. Part of this is the turnover of duties and jurisdiction from
the IMT Site 4 to IMT Site 1. With the closure of Team Site 4, members based in General Santos
City (composed of 2 Bruneians and 1 Malaysian), have been transferred to Team Site 1 in Cotabato
City. The areas of jurisdiction of Team Site 4, which covers the provinces of Sultan Kudarat, South
Cotabato, Sarangani and Davao have likewise been transferred to Team Site 1.

3rd Quarter

1. Political-Legislative Track

The GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels signed the Terms of Reference for the Technical
Working Group on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation (TWG-TJR), mandated to draft a roadmap
on the implementation of the recommendations by the Transitional Justice and Reconciliation
Commission (TJRC). This was held during the 21st meeting of the Panels on 16 August 2019 in
Cotabato City. The TWG-TJR is yet to be formally constituted by the Panels. For the GPH, the TWG
will be composed of Dir. Wilben Mayor, Dir. Agripino Javier, and Dir. Jana Jill Gallardo, with Dir. Ma.
Scheherazade Ruivivar as alternate member.

The newly reconstituted GPH Peace Implementing Panel met with its MILF counterpart to discuss
outstanding issues on the implementation of the Normalization Program, in light of the upcoming
launch of the 2nd phase of decommissioning of MILF forces and weapons.

The reconstituted GPH Panel is now chaired by Asec. David Diciano, with LGen. Rey Ardo (ret.), Mr.
Ariel Hernandez, Dir. Wilben Mayor, and Dir. Farrah Grace Naparan as members.

On 10 September 2019, the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT) met the GPH Peace
Implementing Panel during its 35th Monitoring Session. The GPH Implementing Panel Secretariat
apprised the TPMT with updates on the GPH-MILF peace process, particularly on the recently
conducted Basic Military Training for the Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) contingent in
the Joint Peace and Security Teams (JPSTs), as well as the launch of the 2nd phase of the
decommissioning of MILF combatants and weapons.

Continuing ceasefire monitoring and observance of the Agreement on the General Cessation
of Hostilities (AGCH)

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The presence of ceasefire mechanisms such as the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of
Hostilities (CCCH) and the International Monitoring Team (IMT) have been crucial in sustaining the
gains of the Bangsamoro peace process. With the ratification of the BOL, establishment of the
BARMM and heightened normalization program, the transitioning and review of the ceasefire
mechanisms have been recommended. Part of this is the turnover of duties and jurisdiction from
the IMT Site 4 to IMT Site 1. With the closure of Team Site 4, members based in General Santos
City (composed of 2 Bruneians and 1 Malaysian), have been transferred to Team Site 1 in Cotabato
City. The areas of jurisdiction of Team Site 4, which covers the provinces of Sultan Kudarat, South
Cotabato, Sarangani and Davao have likewise been transferred to Team Site 1.

4th Quarter

1. Political-Legislative Track

In line with its mandate to support the Government of the Philippines Peace Implementing Panel
(GIP) and the peace process between the GPH and the MILF, the OPAPP through the GIP
Secretariat facilitated the conduct of the following during the reporting period:

rd
a. 23 Meeting of the GPH and MILF Peace Implementing Panels. The GPH and MILF Peace
Implementing Panels held its 23rd Meeting on 10 December 2019 in Cotabato City. Issues
concerning the 2nd phase of MILF decommissioning and the deployment of the Joint Peace and
Security Teams (JPSTs) were discussed. As a result, the Panels instructed the Joint Normalization
Committee (JNC) through a joint letter to immediately resolve issues raised. The Parties also agreed
to form a technical working group to review the mandate of the International Monitoring Team (IMT).

b. Meetings of the GPH Peace Implementing Panel. For the quarter, two meetings were
conducted by the GPH Panel in Cagayan De Oro City on 05 October 2019 and in Ortigas, Pasig City
on 25 November 2019. These were mostly preparatory meetings to aid the discussions for the joint
meetings of the GPH and MILF Panels.

c. OPAPP’s assistance to GPH-MILF Peace Process Mechanisms. Part of the work of the
OPAPP is to provide technical and logistical assistance to GPH-MILF peace process mechanisms,
particularly on the implementation of the Program for Normalization.

i. Roundtable Discussion on the Bangsamoro Normalization Trust Fund (BNTF) with Donor
Partners
11 October 2019 | Taguig City. As the Fund Manager for the BNTF, the World Bank organized a
roundtable discussion (RTD) with donor partners on 11 October 2019. The GPH and MILF Peace
Implementing Panels, as well as members of the diplomatic community and other donor partners,
attended the activity.

The RTD on the BNTF with Development Partners enabled the OPAPP to ascertain the interest of
the international partners to support the BNTF. This is one of the requirements of the Department of
Finance (DOF) to facilitate the request for Special Presidential Authority (SPA) for the OPAPP for
the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the World Bank for the establishment
and operationalization of the BNTF. The other two requirements are the availability of a monitoring
mechanism and a draft MOU.

ii. Internal Retooling for 2nd Batch of GPH JPST Trainees

19 October 2019 | Parang, Maguindanao. The GIP-MILF Secretariat provided a briefing on the
GPH-MILF peace process for GPH trainees of the JPSTs during their internal retooling, in
preparation for the 2nd batch of JPST training for 10 teams. Representatives from other
mechanisms, such as Dir. Wendell P. Orbeso of the GPH JNC Secretariat, and the GPH CCCH and
the GPH Ad Hoc Joint Action Group (AHJAG) Combined Secretariat also briefed the trainees on the
respective mandates of their mechanisms.

iii. 1st Coordination Meeting on the Disposal of Firearms and Ammunition 25 October 2019 |
Ortigas Center, Pasig City. GPH Panel Chair Usec. David B. Diciano met with officials of the AFP to
have an initial discussion on the disposal of MILF firearms and ammunition that were turned over to
the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) during the 2nd phase of decommissioning of MILF
forces and weapons. It was agreed that a second meeting shall be held in Cotabato, with the IDB
and the Philippine National Police (PNP) to look into proposals for the disposal.

iv. 2nd Coordination Meeting on the Disposal of Firearms and Ammunition 14 November
2019 | Cotabato City. GPH Panel Chair Usec. David B. Diciano met with officials of the AFP and the
PNP and members of the IDB to continue discussions on the disposal of firearms and ammunitions
that were turned over to the IDB during the 2nd phase of decommissioning. The Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) between OPAPP and the AFP on the disposal of ammunitions was presented for
finalization.

v. Meeting with the Third Party Monitoring Team (TPMT)

25 November 2019 | Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The TPMT met the GPH Peace Implementing
Panel during its 36th Monitoring Session (from 18 to 29 November 2019). The GIP Secretariat
apprised the TPMT on updates concerning the GPH-MILF peace process, particularly the 2nd phase
of the decommissioning of MILF combatants and weapons as well as the recently concluded training
for the 2nd batch of JPSTs.

vi. Meeting with the AFP Chief of Staff

26 November 2019 | Camp Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City. GPH Panel Chair Usec. David B.
Diciano and Panel member Dir. Farrah Grace V. Naparan met with AFP Chief of Staff Gen. Noel S.
Clement and discussed the partnership between OPAPP and the AFP on the disposal of
ammunitions turned over by the MILF to the IDB during the 2 nd phase of decommissioning.

vii. Meeting with the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB)

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 5 December 2019 | Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The GPH Peace Implementing Panel met with the
members of the IDB to be apprised of the recent updates on the 2nd phase of decommissioning of
nd
MILF combatants and weapons, as well as for the schedule on the resumption of the 2 phase in
the first quarter of 2020.

d. Assistance to the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) and the Bangsamoro

Government

Learning Session on the Bangsamoro Internal Revenue Code

28-29 October 2019| Davao City & 4-6 November 2019| Quezon City.
In relation to the substantial implementation of the CAB and the timely implementation of provisions
in Republic Act No. 11054 or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), the OPAPP assisted the BTA in
its work to enact priority legislations in the Bangsamoro. Part of this is the Learning Session for BTA
Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Bangsamoro Internal Revenue Code, in partnership with the
University of the Philippines (UP) Law Center. This was conducted in two learning sessions---the
first one on 28-29 October 2019 in Davao City, and the second session on 04-06 November 2019
in Quezon City.

The sessions had three main objectives, namely,: (1) to improve the understanding of taxation and
fiscal autonomy under the Philippine context; (2) to gain baseline knowledge for the proposed
internal revenue code for the BARMM; and (3) to have an appreciation of taxation as an inherent
power of the State.

Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. highlighted the importance of a sound fiscal policy
in enhancing the Bangsamoro region’s economic potential.

e. Assistance to the National Government – Bangsamoro Government Intergovernmental

Relations Body (IGRB) partnership

i. 45th Meeting of the Cabinet Assistance System (CAS)

15 November 2019 | Quezon City. Deputy Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process for
Operations, Usec. Isidro L. Purisima, presented to the Cabinet Assistance System (CAS) the
operationalization of the IGRB, which is also proposed to be presented to President Rodrigo Roa
Duterte during the 45th Cabinet Meeting to be held on 4 December 2019. Confirmation of
representatives of the National Government IGRB were also requested from member-agencies for
st
compliance, in preparation for the 1 meeting of the IGRB.

ii. Meeting of the National Government IGRB Secretariat 26 November 2019 | Ortigas
Center, Pasig City. National Government IGRB Secretariat Head Asec. Wilben M. Mayor met with
focal persons and representatives of the member-agencies of the National Government IGRB to
discuss the formation of the National Government IGRB Secretariat and the proposed terms of
reference (TOR) of the IGRB and its Joint Secretariat. The attendees agreed that OPAPP shall
serve as the National Government IGRB Secretariat, as instructed by the President through a
Memorandum from the Executive Secretary dated 14 October 2019. The meeting was attended by
representatives from the Department of Finance (DOF), Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH), Cabinet Secretary (CabSec), Department of National Defense (DND), National Economic
and Development Authority (NEDA), Department of Agriculture (DA), and Department of
Transportation (DOTr).

iii. Meeting of the IGRB Joint Secretariat

28 November 2019 | Ortigas Center, Pasig City. The Joint Secretariat of the IGRB met to finalize
the proposed TOR of the IGRB and its Joint Secretariat and the launch of the IGRB.

iv. 1st Consultative Meeting of the IGRB

16 December 2019 | Davao City. The IGRB held its 1st Consultative Meeting to finalize its TOR and
the TOR of its Joint Secretariat. The members of the IGRB also had an initial discussion on issues
related to intergovernmental relations between the National Government and the Bangsamoro
Government. The meeting was followed by a press conference.

f. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the GPH-MILF Peace

Process. Part of the regular activities of the GIP-MILF Secretariat includes the conduct of fora on
the GPH-MILF peace process and the production of IEC materials in order to engage various
stakeholders.

i. IEC Campaign with the 1st Infantry Division, Philippine Army

8 October 2019 | Libungan, Zamboanga del Sur. The GIP-MILF Secretariat, together with the GPH
JNC Secretariat, GPH CCCH/AHJAG and IMT Combined Secretariat, and the Communications unit
of OPAPP, conducted an IEC Campaign with the 1st Infantry Division of the Philippine Army, in
partnership with the AFP Peace and Development Office (AFP PDO). GPH Peace Implementing
Panel Member Asec. Wilben M. Mayor represented the Panel for the activity.

ii. Police Human Rights Course: Bangsamoro Organic Law and its Human Rights and
Peacebuilding Components
2 October 2019 | Camp Gen. Rafael T. Crame, Quezon City. The Philippine National Police Human
Rights Affairs Office (PNP HRAO) conducted a briefing for PNP personnel on the GPH-MILF peace
process, with a perspective on human rights and peacebuilding. The GPH Implementing Panel
Secretariat provided updates on the peace process.

iii. Briefing on the GPH-MILF Peace Process for Foreign Service Officers (FSOs) Cadetship
Course Batch XXVII
21 November 2019 | Pasay City. Dir. Ma. Scheherazade Ruivivar-Ariate of the GIP Secretariat
provided a briefing on the GPH-MILF peace process for FSOs during their cadetship course. The
activity was organized by the Foreign Service Institute (FSI).

A. Peace Process with the Communist Party of the Philippines/ New Peoples Army/
033 GPH-CNN 22,060,950.83 13,984,416.75
National Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF)

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The peace negotiations remain terminated. These have not resumed since 23 November 2017
when the President issued Proclamation No. 360 declaring the termination of the peace
negotiations. As stated in said Proclamation, “in spite of best efforts exerted by the Administration,
the CPP/NPA/NDF failed to show sincerity and commitment in pursuing genuine and meaningful
peace negotiations as it engaged in acts of violence and hostilities, endangering the lives and
properties of innocent people”. Moreover, Proclamation No. 374 on 05 December 2017, declared
the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (CPP-NPA) as a designated/ identified
terrorist organization under Republic Act No. 10168.

Meanwhile, localized peace engagements are being pursued by local government units with in their
respective areas of responsibility. These are part of Government’s convergent peace and
development efforts as embodied in Executive Order No. 70 issued by the President on 04
December 2018 “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and
Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, and
Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework.” The said Task Force is headed by no less
than the President, with the National Security Adviser as Vice-Chair. Concerned government
agencies and two private sector representatives are also members of the Task Force.

On 18 March 2019, the designation of the GRP Panel Chair and the appointment of the four GRP
Panel Members were terminated by the President. The former five-man Government Panel was
then led by Secretary Silvestre Bello III. Malacanan cited that the talks were already cancelled since
November 2017.

On 21 March 2019, the President officially announced the permanent termination of the peace
negotiations with the CNN.

In line with the above developments, the Government will continue its efforts to strongly push for the
effective and efficient implementation of EO 70, through the institutionalization of the Whole-of-
Nation Approach (WNA) towards ending the local communist armed conflict.

Secretary Galvez stated that there will be a reconstitution of localized Panels following the
dissolution of the Government Panel, which will now include representatives from different sectoral
groups, local government units, and the military to achieve inclusive and sustainable peace. He
added that this multi-pronged strategy and engaging local actors will enable government to prioritize
and harmonize delivery of basic services, social development packages, facilitate inclusivity and
address critical peace and security issues on the ground.

· Executive Order (EO) No. 70 s. 2018 “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-Nation Approach in Attaining
Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed
Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) and Directing the Adoption of a National Peace Framework”

In the NTF-ELCAC, OPAPP sits in the Localized Peace Engagements and the Sectoral Unification,
Capacity-building and Empowerment Clusters. OPAPP officials have been participating in
discussions and providing policy and program inputs to operationalize the concept of localized
peace engagements and sectoral unification, capacity-building and empowerment in a series of
inter-agency meetings and planning workshops to formulate and adopt the National Plan - ELCAC.

OPAPP, through the PPU also attended the following:

- House Committee on Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (CICCIPS)
Regular Committee Meeting on 28 January 2019 at House of Rep Batasan Q.C. – The Committee
deliberated on the draft House Resolution calling the President to address the alleged recruitment
by NPA of the members of the ICCs/IPs and to include the IP concern in his administration’s Zero to
10-Point Socio-Economic Agenda.
- Inception Workshop on the Establishment of Early Warning, Prevention and Response Systems
for the Prevention of Violent Extremism in Selected Lanao Del Sur Municipalities, 4 February 2019,
Cagayan De Oro City – OPAPP, represented by the Peace Policy Unit, provided inputs and
comments to the Lanao Del Sur Provincial Plan on Preventing and transforming Violent Extremism
and PVE initiatives of partner CSOs at the LGU level.
- 24th ASEAN Matters Technical Board (AMTB) Meeting on 13 March 2019 at Hotel Jen, Manila -
OPAPP attended as a member of the Committee for ASEAN Political Security Community (CAPSC).
The meeting reported on the development in the ASEAN Community Pillars and the Philippine
Priorities for ASEAN in 2019, as well as, on the results of various conferences organized and/or
participated in by Philippine national agencies. The meeting also served as a venue to update on
the preparations being made relative to the Philippine Coordinatorship ASEAN-China Dialogue
Relations as well as preparations for the upcoming meetings, initiatives and hosting of the
Philippines.
- 1st Quarter National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Full Council
Meeting 2019, 20 March 2019, DND, Quezon City - The agenda of the meeting is the approval of
the Rehabilitation and Recovery Guide drawn up by the National Economic and Development
Authority (NEDA). After the presentation of the Guide by NEDA, OPAPP queried on the possibility of
submitting enhancements to the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment specifically incorporating peace
and conflict analyses, to which NEDA concurred with.

- 15th Regular HDPRC Meeting, 18 March 2019, DSWD Auditorium, Q.C. – On the presentation of
the Sambayanihan Serbisyong Sambayanan: NAPC 5-Year Development Plan/Convergence
Strategy, OPAPP noted that there are conflict-affected areas among the priority areas identified. As
such, there is a need not just to consider poverty incidence but also conflict-affectation which must
then inform the strategies and approaches that are to be adopted that must be conflict-sensitive and
peace promoting (CSPP). A request was also raised by the HDPRC Chair for OPAPP to facilitate
the Cluster's request for the BTA to brief them on the relationship / interoperability of the National
Government agencies and the BARMM Regional Government's ministries in the next meeting on 11
April 2019.

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 - Interagency Meeting, 18 March 2019, DFA Main Building, Manila – discussion focused on the
proposed agenda and the agencies’ inputs to the Bilateral Consultation Meetings with Norway and
Italy, which were tentatively scheduled for 8-12 April 2019. The DFA Office of European Affairs
informed the agencies that as to the 5thPhilippines – Norway Bilateral Consultations, the dates are
still open as they are still confirming whether this was to be biennial or annual. As to the 2nd
Philippines-Italy Bilateral Consultations, this was going to be moved to the 2ndweek of June.
OPAPP is grateful for the RNG’s continuing support to the Philippine comprehensive peace process
particularly in the GPH-MILF and GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF processes. However, on Norway’s role as
Third Party Facilitator in the GPH-CPP/NPA/NDF Peace Process, as per Presidential Proclamation
360, peace negotiations have been terminated since 23 November 2017. Thus, the RNG no longer
plays a role as 3rd Party Facilitator.

2nd Quarter

. Peace Process with the Communist Party of the Philippines/ New Peoples Army/ National
Democratic Front (CPP/NPA/NDF) and support to the effective implementation of the Whole-
of-Nation Approach to address local communist and other armed conflicts pursuant to EO 70

In support to the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 70 “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-
Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to
End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and Directing the Adoption of a National
Peace Framework” issued by the President on 4 December 2018, OPAPP closely coordinated with
the NTF-ELCAC Secretariat and with NSC to ensure its meaningful and full support to the NTF.

PAPRU as Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for Region 3 .
The CORDS system serves as a linkage mechanism between the national and regional
levels of coordination on ELCAC work, including affirmative action on key issues and
concerns that affect the region’s peace, development and security situation. As CORDS for
Region 3, Secretary Galvez oversees the peace, development and security efforts in Region
3. He presides over the Regional Task Force (Joint RPOC/RDC 3) meetings and facilitates
the resolution of issues affecting the region, among others.

On 22 May 2019, the CORDS 3 held its Group Organizational Meeting in San Fernando,
Pampanga. During this meeting, the Group leveled off on the CORDS Role relative to EO 70 and
discussed the situational reports of the AFP, PNP, NICA and NEDA relative to insurgency, peace
and order, threat, and socio-economic conditions of the region. The Group agreed to hold the First
Meeting of the RTF-ELCAC 3 Meeting in July 2019.

On 21 June 2019, the OPAPP and 7ID Consultative Meeting was conducted in Fort Magsaysay,
Nueva Ecija. During this meeting, the group identified areas for collaboration to fast-track the
implementation of the Whole-of-Nation Approach under EO 70 in Region 3. OPAPP committed to
provide fund support to the 7ID in order to facilitate joint activities and areas of implementation.

Support to Local Peace Engagement (LPE) Work. A series of Local Peace Engagement
Cluster and Inter-Cluster Convergence Meetings were inititiated by OPAPP to ensure
harmonization of the draft LPE/PLEDS/ECLIP Implementation Plans. During these meetings,
OPAPP presented its draft on the LPE Guidelines and facilitated the discussion to identify
areas of coordination between and among Clusters, particularly their support to the LPE
Implan implementation.

OPAPP Participation in the Task Force Balik-Loob

· On 6 May 2019, a TWG meeting on Amnesty Proclamation and PCBREP was conducted and
OPAPP provided technical assistance in the drafting of the Proclamation and of the PCBREP
process flowchart.

· On 19 June 2019, OPAPP reported to the E-Clip Cluster/Amnesty Cluster the status of
OPAPP’s endorsements of Former Rebels for enrollment and coverage under PhilHealth and gave
update reports on the status of the drafting of an Amnesty Proclamation.

Advocacy Campaign on E.O. 70

· On 13 June 2019, OPAPP participated in the Campus Peace and Development Seminar on
EO 70 held in San Sebastian-Recoletos in Cavite. The OPAPP presented an Update Report on the
GRP-CPP/NPA/NDF Peace Process and on EO 70.
· On 19 June 2019, OPAPP provided a briefing on the Government’s Peace Process with the
CPP/NPA/NDF and on EO 70 to the students of the Command and General Staff College (CGSC) in
Camp Aguinaldo.
· On 26 June 2019, OPAPP participated as Panelist in the “Usapang Pangkapayapaan,
Usapang Pang-kaunlaran: Clark Forum” at Clark Airbase. OPAPP shared its strategic role in
support of the NTF-ELCAC work.

3rd Quarter
Implementation of Executive Order No. 70.

In support to the implementation of Executive Order (EO) No. 70 “Institutionalizing the Whole-of-
Nation Approach in Attaining Inclusive and Sustainable Peace, Creating a National Task Force to
End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), and Directing the Adoption of a National
Peace Framework” issued by the President on 4 December 2018, OPAPP closely coordinates with
the NTF-ELCAC Secretariat and with NSC to ensure its meaningful and full support to the NTF.

The OPAPP organized and facilitated the meetings of the Local Peace Engagement Cluster and
Inter-Cluster Convergence to ensure harmonization of the draft Local Peace Engagement/Peace,
Law Enforcement, and Development Support/Enhanced Comprehensive Local Integration Program
(LPE/PLEDS/ECLIP) Implementation plans. These were conducted on the following dates:
· 22, 23 and 26 July 2019

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· 6,14, and 30 August 2019
· 17 and 19 September 2019

These meetings strengthened the inter-cluster collaboration and fostered partnership among
member agencies. It also facilitated the discussion and provision of inputs on the OPAPP Draft LPE
Guidelines and Draft Amnesty Proclamation.

On 20-22 September 2019, OPAPP participated in the Localized Peace dialogue in Zamboanga
Peninsula with local insurgents in Dipolog.Inputs to the draft Joint Resolution Adopting Course of
Action to have separate AO for Local Extremist Group (LEGs) were gathered and was suggested to
sumit to the TFBL.

OPAPP provided inputs during the Task Force Balik-Loob (TFBL) meetings on 14 August 2019 and
25 September 2019, where the amendment to Administrative Order no. 10 (E-CLIP) to include Local
Extremist Groups (LEGs) was discussed.

OPAPP also joined the RTF ELCAC IV-A/CORDS Meeting on 25 July 2019. The following were
discussed: (1)Project and Security Updates on Kaliwa Dam; (2) Updates on RTF IV-A
Accomplishments; (3) Economic Situation in the region; and (4) Retooled Community Support
Program.

OPAPP also supported and participated in the following activities relative to the implementation of
EO 70:
· 25 July 2019 - RTF ELCAC CAR Regional Planning Workshop on the 12 Cluster Implans
- Contributed input to the drafting of the 12 Cluster Implans
· 16 August 2019 - Inter Cluster Meeting Re: NAPC’s Anti Poverty StratPlan
- OPAPP provided inputs in the drafting of the Anti Poverty Strategic Plan and PRLEC Implan
· 28 August 2019 - Bicol PRLEC Activity
- Provided inputs re Regional Cluster Workshop
· 29 Aug 2019 -RTF 12 Regional Convergence Workshop
- OPAPP provided inputs in Crafting of Regional Plan and 12 Cluster IMPLANS

In Region VI, an Orientation-Workshop on the National Plan to ELCAC was conducted on 25 July
2019, headed by DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu, Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and
Security (CORDS). The activity was participated by different regional line agencies, Governors of
Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, and Negros Occidental, Local Chief Executives of Iloilo, AFP, and PNP.

As of 3rd Quarter this year, the RTF-ELCAC in Region VI has completed its round of orientation to
both regional and provincial levels. Planning workshops on Building Sustainable Peace towards a
Peaceful, Inclusive, Just and Equitable Development were also conducted to determine the different
projects, programs, and activities (PPAs) of different RLAs and PLGUs.

In order to strengthen the implementation of the different Line of Efforts (LOE), cluster meetings
were held to give focus and address issues relative to the LOE concerned.

In Region VII, the provincial government of Negros Oriental already made their Provincial Task
Force – ELCAC operational especially during the height of incidents involving the Communist
Terrorist Group in the different parts of Negros. On 10-11 September 2019, the task force held a
Dagyawan sa Barangay and Caravan on Basic Services in Guihulngan City. The aim was to reach
out to communities affected by CTG insurgencies, and showcase the services of the government.

Supported PAPRU as Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) for
Region III (Central Luzon)

The CORDS system serves as a linkage mechanism between the national and regional levels of
coordination on ELCAC work, including affirmative action on key issues and concerns that affect
the region’s peace, development and security situation. As CORDS for Region 3, Sec. Galvez
oversees the peace, development and security efforts in this region. As such, he presides over the
Regional Task Force 3 (Joint RPOC/RDC) meetings and facilitates the resolution of issues affecting
the region, among others.

4th Quarter

As of this reporting period, the following were conducted and accomplished:

a. Regional Task Force (RTF) – ELCAC activities

i. Special meeting of the RTF-ELCAC3

09 October 2019 | Malolos City, Bulacan . A Pledge of Commitment was signed by at least four
governors and five mayors of Central Luzon, along with top officials of the region that will leverage
government resources “to defeat a scourge that is instilling fear, mistrust and hate among the
people.” The RTF3 also approved the implementation plans (IMPLANs) of the 10 Clusters, which
were formulated during the two-day convergence workshop in Pampanga last September.

The meeting was highlighted by the presentation to the RTF-ELCAC3 of at least twelve (12)
members of the New People’s Army (NPA) in Central Luzon who had earlier surrendered to
authorities after being heavily exploited by the communist group. The returnees were given by
OPAPP immediate cash assistance and other forms of aid during the special meeting.

ii. The Luzon-Wide Regional Summit on Peace and Development

14 October 2019 | PICC. This was held on 14 October 2019 at the Philippine International
Convention Center (PICC) where Secretary Galvez, Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and
Security (CORDS) for Region 3, presented the Regional Task Force (RTF) 3 accomplishments,
assessment (hindering and facilitating factors) and ways ahead.

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iii. RTF3 Inter-Cluster Meeting
10 December 2019 | BFAR Conference Room, San Fernando, Pampanga. The activity was
intended to revisit the Cluster Implans approved by the RTF3 on 9 October 2019, as basis for the
formulation of the Regional Strategic Action Plan that will guide CORDS3/RTF3 in implementing
specific PPAs in identified focused/priority areas of ELAC

b. Consultative Meeting with members of the Angat-Bustos-Pandi (ANBUSPA) Irrigators

Association. On 25 October 2019, Secretary Galvez, along with representatives from local
government units and concerned government agencies, initiated the holding of this activity to
discuss key issues and concerns confronting the farmers group such as the high power costs that
are constraining the operations of the irrigation facility’s water pumps, and consequently, adversely
affecting the productivity of farmers.

The local government agencies (NIA and DA) immediately and positively responded to the issues
raised by the farmers and offered livelihood programs and other assistance that can be availed by
them. OPAPP will support the re-organization of the farmers to avail of government benefits from
DA and other agencies.

c. Bulacan Peace and Order Council / Bulacan Provincial Task Force to End Local
Communist Armed Conflict Assistance Meeting, 25 October 2019 in Malolos City, Bulacan. In
his report, Sec. Galvez identified the key factors that are adversely affecting the productivity of local
farmers. These include the inadequate irrigation of farmlands, particularly in Angat, Bustos and
Pandi; low buying price of palay; outbreak of African Swine Fever; presence of informal settler
communities; and pressure exerted by groups associated with the communist rebels. He highlighted
that NIA and DA readily and positively responded to the issues raised by the farmers and offered to
provide livelihood and other assistance to them.

The PPOC and PDC issued a Joint Resolution creating the Provincial Task Force on ELCAC.

d. CORDS Activities

i. Cabinet Officer for Regional Development and Security (CORDS) Region 3 Meeting with
the Peace, Law Enforcement and Development Support (PLEDS) Cluster and Regional Task Force
(RTF) 3 TWG
8 November 2019 | San Fernando City, Pampanga. The PLEDS Cluster member agencies
provided presentations on the security assessment of the region. All seven provinces in Central
Luzon have created their respective Provincial Task Forces on Ending Local Communist Armed
Conflict (PTF-ELCAC), as well as 40 Municipal Task Forces and two (2) City Task Forces.

Since January of this year, 216 rebels have surrendered to authorities in Central Luzon. Last 7
November, 53 NPA members based in Aurora province and another 24 rebels from Nueva Ecija
turned themselves in to the military’s 84th Infantry Battalion, and 91st Infantry Battalion,
respectively.

During this activity, twenty-eight (28) former rebels were presented to Sec. Galvez and were given
immediate cash assistance, food packs, and sanitation implements worth two hundred thousand
pesos (PhP200,000.00).

ii. CORDS3 Follow-through Peace Consultative Meeting

9 November 2019 | Bustos, Bulacan. The said meeting also served as the General Assembly of
ANBUSPA Farmers. Through this activity, a problem-solving session was facilitated to identify and
discuss issues and concerns and provide necessary measures to address or resolve it. An oath-
taking of new officers administered by Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando was conducted during
this activity as well as the Signing of the Pledge of Commitment. Sec. Galvez presented ways
forward where OPAPP committed to support the Farmers’ School (Project of Governor Fernando),
among others.

e. Peacebuilding activities undertaken in partnership with the 7ID supporting CORDS3

in the implementation of EO 70/LPE work. OPAPP, in partnership with the 7ID, provided technical
assistance and facilitated the logistical requirements for the following activities:

i. First Aurora Tribal Summit

17-18 October 2019 | Baler, Aurora

The event was held on 17-18 October 2019. Atty Reuben DasayLingating shared OPAPP’s
initiatives on IP issues. The activity was conducted to increase the awareness of the participants on
government programs and projects and aimed at preventing the communist terrorist group (CTG)
recruitment of IPs. One hundred (100) tribal leaders from the Dumagat tribes, Alta, Ilongot,
Kankanaey, Ibaloy, Bontok and Bago in Aurora province attended the summit.

ii. Local Chief Executive Forum on Peace Convergence

25 October 2019 | Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The forum was held on 25 October 2019 in Vigan City,
Ilocos Sur. One hundred sixty (160) Local Chief Executives (LCEs) from Region 1 were invited to
the forum, which aimed to apprise the LCEs on internal security operations (ISO), and to align the
LGU programs to EO 70. At the end of the activity, the participants signed a Pledge of Commitment
to EO 70 and its implementation.

iii. Youth Summit “Youth ACTS for Peace (Awareness on Communism, Terrorism, and Security)”

The summit was conducted on 25-27 October 2019 in Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur. Eighty-four (84) youth
leaders were invited (4 participants per barangay in the Municipality of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur) to
participate in the summit. The activity is part of the Peace Education program aimed at giving the
participants a wider perspective on the current issues hindering peace, progress and development.

iv. Rally for Peace (Anti-Kadamay), was held on 10 November 2019 in Pandi, Bulacan.

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 Retired General Abraham Casis (OPAPP Consultant for EO 70) represented PAPRU and delivered
a Statement where he encouraged the participants to be alert so as not to be deceived by the
CPP/NPA/NDF’s tactics and propaganda. It was attended by 2,000 members of the Anti-Kadamay
Group, including community members of Pandi.

v. Indigenous Peoples Consultation Meeting for Peace and Development

The Consultation Meeting was conducted on 28-29 November 2019 in San Jose City Nueva Ecija. It
was attended by fifty (50) Tribal Leaders including Indigenous People Mandatory Representatives
(IPMR) from the 2nd District of Nueva Ecija. The activity served as a venue for orienting the
participants on government’s programs and projects being implemented for IPs under EO 70. It
also allowed the identification and resolution of issues/concerns raised by the IPs.

vi. 2nd Salcedo Youth Leadership Summit 2019

The Summit was held on 29 November 2019 in Ilocos Sur. The activity aimed to develop the
leadership skills of the youth and inculcate values formation, patriotism and social responsibility. The
activity was graced by Salcedo Vice-Mayor Grazielle Itchon with sixty three (63) youth coming from
different barangays of the municipality. The activity was also attended by the PNP and LGU
Salcedo, Ilocos Sur. Government representatives from both the national and local levels urged the
youth participants to be aware of the CPP/NPA/NDF’s propaganda tactics so as not to be recruited
by them.

vii. IP Peace Forum

The Forum was held on 29 November 2019 in Norzagaray, Bulacan, and was attended by one
hundred ten (110) Indigenous Peoples. The highlight of the Forum was the Oath of Agreement by
the participants to maintain and support the peace and order situation of the province.

viii. 1st Provincial Indigenous Peoples Youth Leadership Summit

The Summit was conducted on 29 November to 1 December 2019 in Lagangilang, Abra. The theme
was “Strengthening the IP Youth for a better Future” to enhance the leadership qualities of the
youth, promote camaraderie, expand their role in nation building, and enhance their potential as
active responders to any eventualities that may come ahead of them. The forty seven (47)
participants of the summit were composed of members of the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK),
students and out-of-school youth coming from the different municipalities of Abra.

ix. Youth ACTs for Peace in Bataan held last 7 December 2019

To prevent recruitment/involvement of the students with the left leaning organization, the 48th
Infantry (Guardians) Battalion implemented the AFP Development Support and Security Plan
(DSSP) “Kapayapaan” in the Provinces of Pampanga, Bataan, 4th District of Nueva Ecija and
Bulacan. Around 300 students from Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU) attended the activity
at the Covered Court, Bataan PPO, Balanga City, Bataan. The highlight of the activity was the Oath
of Agreement led by 1LT Kinley S. Cocjin, CMO Officer, 48IB.

2. Support to Local Peace Engagement (LPE) Work

a. The RTF-ELCAC Visayas Summit was held on 16-17 October 2019 in Cebu City. Deputy
Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (DPAPP) Isidro Purisima cascaded the signed
Guidelines for Local Peace Engagements (LPE).

b. Local Peace Engagement (LPE) activit+E2497:E2508

i. LPE Inter-Cluster Meeting

22 November 2019 | Ortigas. During the meeting, the members agreed on a Strategic LPE Cluster
Action Plan for intensifying its work, including the cascading of the approved LPE Guidelines at the
national and regional levels to capacitate actors of local governance on the LPE Framework and
other peacebuilding approaches.

ii. LPE Cluster Core Group Meeting

LPE Cluster Core Group Meeting
05 December 2019 | Quezon City. The LPE cluster core group meeting was held at the DILG
Napolcom Building to discuss the IEC campaign on LPE Guidelines.

iii. Local Peace Engagements in Zamboanga Peninsula

16 November 2019 and 10 December 2019. OPAPP participated in the localized peace dialogue
with the Western Mindanao Regional Party Committee (WMRPC) throughAtty. Reuben Lingating as
a member of the government local peace panel Through the efforts of local chief executives, the
RTF-ELCAC IX, and the CPP-NPA’s Western Committee, the parties forged an agreement in which
they committed to jointly carry out socio-economic programs and projects in their communities.

In Mindanao, the conduct of LPEs has resulted in the mass surrender of members of the CPP-NPA
Southern, Northeastern, and Western Mindanao Regional Party Committees operating in Regions
IX, X, XI and CARAGA. Moreover, LPEs have enabled the parties to utilize non-traditional measures
in convincing members of the rebel group to give up armed struggle and return to mainstream
society as peaceful and productive civilians.

DONOR COORDINATION &

010 3,140,475.36 1,352,575.89 Donor Coordination and Partnership with stakeholders
PARTNERSHIP UNIT

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 OPAPP continues to strengthen its partnerships and collaboration with existing development
partners through constant meetings and engagements while donor agencies and partners provide
technical assistance OPAPP and its stakeholders to further promote peace and development efforts.
Ongoing initiatives and activities continue to be pursued with partners such as the UN agencies
(UNRC, UNDP, UNICEF, UN Women, IOM); AECID (Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion
Internacional para el Desarollo); embassies of Canada, US, Australia, Switzerland, Japan, Brunei,
Malaysia; the European Union in relation to Support to Bangsamoro Transition; USAid; the British
Council in the program for Safe, Cohesive and Just Communities; Asian Development Bank; World
Bank on the continuing Mindanao Trust Fund for Reconstruction and Development (MTF-RDP)
Phase II; with the GIZ projects (Conflict-Sensitive Resource and Asset Management [COSERAM],
Strengthening Capacities for Conflict-induced Forced Displacement in Mindanao Program [CAPID],
Youth for Culture of Peace); and CSOs and INGOs such as the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
(CHD).

009 NAP 1,610,030.47 1,610,030.47 National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS)
204 NAP (PS-MFO) 638,037.28 638,037.28
052 GAD-GASS 2,144,048.50 1,672,361.53
The National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS) is the articulation of the
Philippine Government’s commitment to international resolutions and national mandates on women,
peace, and security. The Policy ensures that women’s needs and concerns in conflict-affected and
053 GAD-MFO1 10,598,000.00 8,062,952.96
post-conflict areas are addressed through the development and implementation of programs,
activities, and projects (PAPs) for the protection and prevention of women from all forms of violence
in the context of conflict.

Conduct of Focus Group Discussion (FGD) on the NAPWPS Implementation Mid-Term

Review

The Philippine Government currently implements the second cycle of the National Action Plan on
Women, Peace and Security (NAPWPS), 2017-2022. The plan is the translation of the Philippines’
commitment under United Nation Security Council Resolutions (UNSCRs) 1325 and 1820. The
implementation of the NAPWPS is being coordinated and overseen by the National Steering
Committee on Women, Peace and Security (NSCWPS) composed of 17 agencies one of which is
OPAPP that functions as both the Chair and the Secretariat.

A Mid-Term Assessment Research (MTAR) was commenced in November 2018. Part of activities
for the MTAR is the conduct of a focus group discussion (FGD) with member-agencies of the
NSCWPS and other local partners including local government units (LGUs) and civil society. These
are the Provincial Governments of: Agusan del Norte, Maguindanao, Lanao del Sur; Regional
Commission on Bangsamoro Women (RCBW)- ARMM; and, Teduray Lambangian Women’s
Organization (TWLO). The activity was held on 10-11 January 2019.

Case conference with CIDG for the sexually abused minor victims

In the on-going Mid-Term Assessment Research (MTAR) on the implementation of the NAPWPS,
one of the findings that surfaced was that during the Marawi Siege, there were more than thirteen
(13) minors between the ages of 14-17 who were sexually abused by the members of the Maute
group. The affidavits of the victims were supposed to be used for the filing of rape cases against the
identified members of the Maute. However, only one affidavit was used and this was attached in the
case of rebellion and violation of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) against a certain Junaid
while no rape cases were filed against the other Maute members identified by the minor victims.

A case conference was convened with CIDG on 25 January 2019 to discuss how the case can be
moved forward and how the victims can be provided with appropriate psycho-social interventions.

Preparatory meeting with GAD Focal Point System (GFPS)- Technical Working Group (TWG)
for the 2019 Women’s Month Celebration

A meeting for the preparation for the 2019 Women’s Month Celebration with GAD Focal Point
System- TWG was held on 1 February 2019 at 3 rd Floor Conference Room, OPAPP.

Conduct of Psycho- Social Debriefing for the Teachers of Isabela City Schools Division

NAPWPS Secretariat facilitated the request of the Nagdilaab Foundation for possible funding
assistance from OPAPP to conduct a Psycho-Social Debriefing for the Teachers of Isabela City
Schools Division who served during the January 21 plebiscite for the ratification of the Bangsamoro
Organic Law. OPAPP provided the funding and technical assistance during the activity on February
7-8 2019.

2019 1 st Quarter NSC-TWG Meeting

OPAPP as the Chair of the National Steering Committee on Women Peace and Security was
elected as the lead convenor of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on Overarching Dimension 5:
Peaceful and Inclusive Societies which covers three (3) critical areas of concern: 1) Women and
armed conflict; 2) human rights of women; and, 3) the girl-child. OPAPP’s main task was to
facilitate the gathering of inputs from member-agencies of the NSCWPS on the 3 areas of concern
for submission to the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW). The NSC-TWG was convened on
18 February 2019 to discuss our inputs to the progress report.

Bringing the Women Together: A Regional Stakeholders Forum in the BARMM

On 16 March, close to 400 women leaders and sectoral representatives gathered in Cotabato City to
participate in the first Women Stakeholders’ Regional Forum and take part in the crafting of a
comprehensive Women’s Development Agenda. The event was in celebration of the National
Women’s Month with the theme, “We Make Change Work for Women.”

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The activity aimed to bring together women leaders in dialogue on the BARMM and allow women
stakeholders to articulate their expectations and aspirations for the BARMM. It was also a venue to
draft policy recommendations/ Bangsamoro women agenda to be elevated to the BTA for
consideration.

With the theme, “Bringing the Women Together: A Regional Stakeholders Forum,” the one-day
forum was spearheaded by the newly-installed BARMM interim government with the hope to create
safe spaces where they can speak and listen to each other in addressing key gender issues. The
forum also showcased local products and cultural performances alongside workshop sessions.

Discussions during the forum centered on the best practices and lessons learned in the ARMM
government, as well as recommendations on how to move forward in the new Bangsamoro
government. The deliberations focused on good governance practices, peace and development
concerns, provision of basic social services, emergency disaster response and multi-sectoral
representation and empowerment.

In the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), the newly-established political entity ensures the sectoral
representation of the women in the 80-member Parliament. Out of the 76 appointed BTA members,
13 are women. BTA Members, former ARMM Executive Secretary Atty. Laisa Masuhud-Alamia,
Bangsamoro Women Chair Hja. Bainon Karon, former Commissioner of the Bangsamoro Transition
Commission (BTC) Dr. Susana Anayatin, Atty. Anna Tarhata Basman, and Bai Shahara Mastura
graced the event. Other presenters were former Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) – ARMM
Regional Secretary Dayang Jumaide, former Executive Director of the ARMM Regional Commission
on Bangsamoro Women and Sulu second district assemblywoman Irene Pungutan-Tillah, OPAPP
Executive Director Gloria Jumamil-Mercado, and NAPWPS Secretariat Head Helen Rojas.

Women in Transformation: RPM-P/ RPA-ABB-TPG

The target participants are the 50 women leaders and wives of former combatant leaders from the
10 settlement sites. The activity was conducted on March 21-23 in Bacolod, Negros Occidental. It
aimed to increase awareness of the women leaders and/ or wives of former combatant leaders on
Gender and Conflict Sensitivity and the NAPWPS; recognize the roles of women before, during, and
after conflict and how they become agents of peace and reconciliation; sharing and documentation
of challenges encountered by women former combatant members/ women family members of the
former combatants before, during and post conflict; come up with action plans or strategy
addressing the challenges being encountered by women undergoing the healing and transformation
phase and improving the roles of women in sustaining peace.

Engaging the Women of Peace and CSOs

The Activity was held on 19 March 2019 in Zamboanga City. The 40 participants were from CSOs,
Task Force Zamboanga, PNP Women’s Desk, DSWD RFO IX, Students Supreme Council and IP
women leaders. The activity aimed to orient the Women of Peace and CSOs on NAPWPS and their
participation in the implementation of NAPWPS; to gather emerging issues of women and girls’
rights and guidelines in the implementation of NAPWPS; to sustain awareness and understanding
on NAPWPS through its integration in the GAD framework.

2nd Quarter
National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS). The new Peace and
Development Roadmap of the Duterte Administration is an all-inclusive peace framework,
committed to continue the work of integrating gender in the peace process, including the
implementation of the National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAPWPS).

The NAPWPS is the articulation of the Philippine Government’s commitment to international

resolutions and national mandates on women, peace, and security. The action plan ensures that
women’s needs and concerns in conflict-affected and post-conflict areas are addressed through the
development and implementation of programs, activities, and projects for the protection of women
and prevention of all forms of violence in the context of conflict.

During this quarter, the following were accomplished:

· Organizational Development Workshop of the Regional Commission on Bangsamoro Women

(RCBW). Following the successful conduct of the Regional Stakeholders Forum in March 2019
which resulted to the crafting of the Bangsamoro Women’s Agenda, the Regional Commission on
Bangsamoro Women (RCBW-BARMM), with funding support from the United Nations Development
Program (UNDP), had its organizational development workshop which resulted to the crafting of the
proposed structure, mandates, functions, staffing requirement and programs of the commission,
taking into consideration the result of the March 2019 forum. OPAPP was invited to co-facilitate the
said workshop.

· Duyog Ramadhan 2019-Peace-Misan with the Women IDP in Marawi and Conversation
with the Surfaced Violent Extremist (Women) in Saguiaran and Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur.

In consonance to the observance of the 2019 Ramadhan, the Women’s Peace-misan/women

conversation with the women IDPs in Sarimanok Camp, Marawi and with Surfaced Violent Extremist
(Women) in Saguiaran and Pagayawan Lanao del Sur was conducted. The intervention was in
accordance to the NAPWPS Substantive Pillar 2: Protection and Prevention and the Magna Carta of
Women, Section 29 (requires the peace process to ensure measures that protects civilians in
conflict-affected communities with special consideration for the specific needs of women and girls).

The conversation was able to achieve the following objectives:

- Strengthened peace and social cohesion among Bangsamoro women during Ramadhan;
- Participation of women in the healing and recovery of the communities displaced due to
armed conflict;
- Established rapport with the surfacing local extremist group;

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- Encouraged and heightened the participation of women in peacebuilding and increase their
awareness on countering and preventing violent extremism.

Training on Basic Gender Responsive, Conflict Sensitive and Peace Promoting Approach The
Basic Gender Responsive CSPP training for some 50 participants of the fourth batch Hijab
Troops and Civil Military Officers (CMO) of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) 103rd
Infantry Brigade was conducted on 20-23 May 2019, held at the N Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.
The training was provided to increase the awareness and enhance the capacity of the
participants in embedding and mainstreaming gender/NAPWPS and CSPP in their programs
and projects, specially, projects to be implemented under the PAMANA program

The units of the AFP were capacitated on playing a proactive role in local development. Specifically,
50 personnel from Hijab Troopers and Civil Military Operations of the Armed Forces of the
rd
Philippines under 103 Infantry Brigade were trained.

· Kalilintad sa Timpu sa Ramadhan (SPMS box). In consonance with the observance of the
Duyog Ramadhan 2019, the OPAPP conducted the Kalilintad sa Timpu sa Ramadhan, a solidarity
project for those families who were displaced due to armed conflict in the Shariff Aguak, Pagatin,
Mamasapano, and Salibo (SPMS box).

The solidarity project focused on strengthening social cohesion, establishing unity, promotion of
healing and harmony among the inhabitants of the SPMS box by providing practical support to the
spiritual practices of our Muslim brothers and sisters.

The aforementioned project for the internally displaced populace is specifically aligned with the
NAPWPS 2017-2022: Substantive Pillar 2, Action Point No. 7 which states that “Women and girls
affected and displaced by and vulnerable to different forms of conflict (i.e. vertical and horizontal)
have expeditious access to healing and development programs and services.”

The four day activity included Women Conversations/Peace-misan, Symposium on the rights of
Women in Islam, Koran reading, story-telling for children, film viewing and distribution of Ramadhan
packages for the displaced families. Army reservist and youth peace ambassador Matteo Guidicelli
also served as a resource speaker during the Symposium on the Role of Young Women and Men in
Peace Building and in Prevention and Countering of Violent Extremism.

The women of the IDP communities were actively engaged and encouraged during the Women
Conversations/Peace-misan and symposium on the rights of women. They actively participated
throughout the conversations and even shared their experiences during the crisis between the
government forces and BIFF, their current situations in the evacuation camps, and how they will be
able to move forward in rebuilding their lives, families and communities. The youth groups in the
SPMS box also enthusiastically participated during the symposium on peacebulding and PCVE.

· Participation to GAD and NAPWPS related activities

a. Beijing Platform for Action + 25 National Steering Committee Meeting
§ The BPfA+25 Technical Working Group meeting was conducted on 7 June 2019, held at the
Department of Foreign Affairs, Pasay City. The meeting tackled the updates on the submission of
the 2014-2019 BPfA Philippine Progress Report to the United Nations.
§ The meeting also focused on the critical areas of concerns to be prioritized from 2021-2025:
Inclusive Development, Shared Prosperity and Decent Work, Poverty Eradication, Social Protection
and Social Services, Freedom from Violence, Stigma and Stereotypes, Participation, Accountability
and Gender-responsive Institutions, Peaceful and inclusive societies, Environmental Conservation,
Protection and Rehabilitation.

b. Training Workshop on the Formulation of Gender and Development (GAD) Agenda

§ Pursuant to the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) and the country’s commitment to achieve gender
equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW)
facilitated the training on crafting the GAD agenda for National Government Agencies on 29-31 May
2019, held at Verjandel Hotel, Quezon City. The training was designed to increase the institutional
capacity of the government national agencies in formulating their individual GAD agenda.

c. Miriam College Women and Gender Institute (WAGI) Training

§ The attendance of OPAPP GAD Focal Point System TWG members, Unit GAD Focal Persons
and OPAPP NAPWPS Secretariat technical staff to the Women and Gender Institute trainings was
programmed under the 2019 work and financial plan anchored in the OPAPP 2019 Gender and
Development Plan with the intention to increase the institutional capacity of OPAPP on gender
mainstreaming.

d. The UN CSW63 and BPfA +25: A Feedback Forum on the Philippines’ International
Commitments towards Gender Equality and the Empowerment of All Women and Girls

§ The feedback forum on UN CSW63, whose priority theme is “Social protection systems, access to
public services and sustainable infrastructure for gender equality and the empowerment of women
and girls,” was conducted on 4 July 2019 at the Manila Pearl Hotel, Manila City to gather support
and commitment from stakeholders for the implementation of the agreed conclusions. The said
forum also discussed preparations for the UN CSW64 in 2020, the main focus of which is the 25th
anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action. The Philippine Commission on Women will be
presenting the BPfA+25 Philippine Progress Report, which includes a comprehensive national
review of the achievements and challenges in the implementation of the BPfA in the country from
2014-2019, and priorities for 2021-2025. The participation in the said activity and the inclusion of it
in the respective agency Gender and Development implementation was highly encouraged.

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· Formulation of the Agency Strategic Action Plan (ASAP) of the Philippine Army (PA). As part
of its commitment to provide technical assistance to member-agencies of the National Steering
Committee on Women, Peace and Security (NSCWPS), the NAPWPS Secretariat provided
prresentations and inputs during the cascading of the Gender, Peace and Security Protocol of the
Philippine Army and formulation of its ASAP which concretizes the commitment of the PA under the
NAPWPS 2017-2022. The activity was conducted in two sessions-one in Manila for Luzon major
units and one in Davao City for Visayas and Mindanao major units.

3rd Quarter
During this quarter, the following were accomplished:

· Learning Session on Women, Peace and Security with the Commission on Human Rights
(CHR) on 1 July 2019. More the twenty (20) CHR personnel were capacitated on the issues and
concepts of the NAPWPS and its mainstreaming processes. The training of the CHR personnel is
part of Action Point 14, which is to mainstream the NAPWPS in existing relevant national and local
mechanisms.

· Initial Consultative Meeting with Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) on the
conduct of Gender and Conflict Sensitivity Training (GCST) for Women and Children’s Desk
Officers. PLTC. Mary Grace R. Madayag of the CIDG requested OPAPP for the conduct of GCST for
CIDG personnel, especially those that handle sexual and gender-based crimes committed in conflict-
affected areas and in humanitarian situations.

This meeting resulted in the identification of several preparatory action steps for a three-day GCST,
to be conducted in the fourth Quarter of 2019 – in Baguio City on 14-18 October 2019 for Luzon; in
Bacolod City on 5-8 November 2019 for Visayas; and in Davao City on 26-29 November 2019 for
Mindanao.

The GCST for CIDG personnel constitutes one of the continuous and progressive capacity
development programs, particularly, those specific to WPS, CEDAW General Recommendation 30,
NAPWPS, Magna Carta of Women (i.e. relevant provisions on armed conflict and peace), economic
and political empowerment of women in post-conflict reconstruction, and gender and transitional
justice (Action Point 13.3).

· 1st Semester National Steering Committee on Women, Peace and Security (NSCWPS)
Executive Committee Meeting, 30 July 2019. Six (6) out of ten (10) member-agencies sent their
representatives to the meeting:

1. Philippine Commission on Women (Co-Chair)

2. Department of National Defense
3. Department of Social Welfare and Development
4. Department of Justice
5. Department of Foreign Affairs
6. National Commission for Muslim Filipinos

During the meeting, it was suggested that reports on the implementation of the NAPWPS should be
done by action point, instead of a per-agency style reporting. Moreover, the meeting resulted in the
following:
a. A proposed harmonization workshop among member agencies to align their mandate with
applicable NAPWPS action points; and,
b. The development of a monitoring and evaluation tool, which is now being developed through
the collaboration of the OPAPP Monitoring and Evaluation Unit and NAPWPS.

These are in a fulfillment to Action Points 14.2 (agency policy and programmatic review and
enhancement), 15.2 (harmonization of existing M&E mechanism), and 17.3 (creation of a NAPWPS
database).

· NAPWPS Orientation for and Peace Conversation with the Bangsamoro Islamic Women
Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB) Members, 31 August to 1 September 2019. A total of 106 members of
the Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade (BIWAB) were processed for decommissioning in
Simuay, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao. The NAPWPS orientation with the BIWAB members during
the process was a response to Action Point 3 of NAPWPS, which calls for awareness raising
initiatives on the NAPWPS and related doctrine and policies.

One of the key findings of the peace conversation is that more than half of the BIWAB members who
were present at the NAPWPS orientation and women conversation are 60 years old and above. The
table and chart below depict the distribution of BIWAB members present by age group.
Age No. of
Participants
20-29 2
30-39 1
40-49 8
50-59 25
60-69 36
70-79 21
80-89 7
TOTAL 100

During the peace conversations, the women expressed their desire to educate their children against
violent extremism and clamor for justice for the human rights violations against their perpetrators,
especially during the Martial Law under the Marcos administration.

These outputs will aid the members of the NSCWPS in facilitating the access to shelter, health,
social health insurance, livelihood, and educational support of former rebel women and girls as
female combatants and women and girls as members of former rebel families (Action 11.1).

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DSWD, as a member of the NSCWPS and one of the National Government Agencies tasked to
deliver socio-economic programs for the Decommissioned Combatants, can design socio-economic
interventions for the BIWAB that are according to their age and existing skills. Findings of the peace
conversations with the BIWAB will be reported in the next NSCWPS meeting for appropriate action
of concerned member-agencies. The 106 BIWAB members were provided with hygiene kits and
prayer garbs.

· Consultative Orientation on Women, Peace and Security for Sorsogon Province, 20-21
September 2019 in Una Pizzeria, Sorsogon City. This activity was conducted for the Provincial GAD
Focal Point System and the selected Municipal Social Welfare and Development Officers, and civil
society organizations. It was an initial and crucial step for the crafting and establishment of a
Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (RAPWPS) for Bicol Region.

Participants were requested to submit their Women, Peace and Security (WPS) issues in the
context of armed and resource-based conflict, political and criminal violence to the OPAPP-
NAPWPS Secretariat. Towards the end of the orientation, the participants agreed to hold a
provincial consultation workshop for their inputs to the Bicol Region RAPWPS. Additionally, GAD
focal persons and women’s organizations had already began discussing possible collaborations
and/or partnerships to increase awareness and support to the implementation of the NAPWPS in
the region.

· Provision of technical assistance to the learning session on International Humanitarian Law

(IHL) for OPAPP officials and personnel, 19 September 2019, OPAPP 3rd Flr. In observance of the
2019 National Peace Consciousness Month, a learning session on the IHL to promote awareness
its awareness in furtherance of the Philippine Peace Process was held.

The OPAPP-NAPWPS Secretariat presented Gender-based Violations in Emergency Situations to

provide a gendered perspective on the implementation of IHL. This is a response to the call of
Action Point 14.4 of the NAPWPS, which is to integrate the NAPWPS framework in
humanitarian/natural disaster and complex emergency plans.

4th Quarter

During this quarter, the following were accomplished:

a. NAPWPS Consultative Orientation for grassroots women

30 September to 3 October 2019 | San Pascual, Masbate. The orientation was an initial and
crucial step for the crafting of RAPWPS for Bicol Region, pursuant to Action Point 16.2 (Pillar 3).
The orientation also included a short workshop to draw out participants’ issues in relation to WPS –
among issues cited were VAWC, child labor, and vulnerability to recruitment to armed groups due to
poverty and lack of access to services. The said activity was participated by 28 women beneficiaries
of PAMANA program from 7 barangays in San Pascual, Masbate.

b. NAPWPS Consultative Orientation for grassroots women

08 October 2019| Bulalacao, Oriental Mindoro. The activity included an orientation of the NAPWPS
and its salient provisions, the basic concepts on gender, peace, and security, and a background on
local and international instruments that support the NAPWPS which were participated by 100 out of
106 BIWAB personnel. Part of the program was session where participants were asked to identify
WPS issues in their respective barangays.

Issues drawn out include concerns regarding increasingly rare skirmishes between the AFP and the
NPA in the area, where teachers and young children may be used as human shields; as well as
rape or other forms of sexual violence. These will be taken into account once the Regional Action
Plan on WPS is created. This was done in consonance with Action Point 6.1 (Pillar 2) (Areas prone
to conflict situations and possible vulnerabilities of women identified).

c. Gender and Conflict Sensitivity Training (GCST) for Criminal Investigation and
Detection Group (CIDG) Investigators
October to December 2019 | Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao. The OPAPP through the NAPWPS
Division conducted series of worskhops/trainings for the CIDG Invetigators in Luzon and Visayas
and Mindanao.

The three-day workshop facilitated by the NAPWPS Division aimed to:

i. To help CIDG investigators understand gender biases, their transmission, and the forms of
women’s oppression and subordination, as well as how these affect their individual family lives and
organizations;
ii. To help CIDG investigators gain a more comprehensive knowledge on the different
concepts related to gender and women, peace, and security, and to help them recognize these
concepts’ importance in attaining gender equality and peace; and,
iii. To help CIDG investigators reflect personally on how these gender issues and biases
affect their performance as investigators and their social relationships with others.

Through the GCST for CIDG Investigators, they learned to use both gender and conflict lenses in
handling gender-based violence in emergencies (GBViE) in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable
places, and were successfully introduced to WPS and CSPP concepts. The GCST provided the
participants an opportunity to take a closer look at the different social roles, responsibilities, and
characteristics dictated to them by culture, and assigned to them by society as males and females.
Using the lenses of gender, peace, and conflict, CIDG investigators reflected on how these affected
not only their social behaviours, personalities, and perceptions, but also their social relationships
and positions in their respective families, organizations, and communities.

A total of 99 CIDG investigators from all over the country participated in each leg of the training – 33
CIDG investigators from Luzon on 14-18 October 2019; 31 CIDG investigators from Visayas were
trained on 04-08 November 2019; and 35 CIDG investigators from Mindanao were trained on 02-06
December 2019.

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 d. CST for CIDG Investigators – Luzon | 14-18 October 2019. Thirty-three (33) CIDG
Investigators all over Luzon participated in the Gender and Conflict Sensitivity Training (GCST). The
GCST for CIDG Personnel is the first step in increasing the knowledge and enhancing the capacity
of the investigators and officers in using gender and conflict lenses in handling GBViE in conflict-
affected and conflict-vulnerable locations. The OPAPP through its NAPWPS Secretariat
successfully introduced WPS and CSPP concepts to the CIDG Investigators, and helped them
integrate these concepts into their daily duties (investigation, etc.)

This is pursuant to Action Points 5 (Pillar 1) (improving the role of women in the security sector); 8.1
(Pillar 2) (immediate and efficient reporting, documentation, investigation, and prosecution of conflict-
related VAW); 13 (Pillar 3) (sustained awareness by duty-bearers of WPS); and 16 (Pillar 3) (multi-
level implementation of WPS).

e. GCST for CIDG Investigators – Visayas | 4-8 November 2019. Thirty-one (31) CIDG
Investigators all over Visayas participated in the GCST. The GCST for CIDG Personnel is the first
step in increasing the knowledge and enhancing the capacity of the investigators and officers in
using gender and conflict lenses in handling GBViE in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable
locations. The OPAPP through its NAPWPS Secretariat successfully introduced WPS and CSPP
concepts to the CIDG Investigators, and helped them integrate these concepts into their daily duties
(investigation, etc.).

f. GCST for CIDG Investigators – Mindanao | 2-6 December 2019. Thirty-five (35) CIDG
Investigators all over Visayas participated in the GCST. The GCST for CIDG Personnel is the first
step in increasing the knowledge and enhancing the capacity of the investigators and officers in
using gender and conflict lenses in handling GBViE in conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable
locations.

The OPAPP through the NAPWPS Secretariat successfully introduced WPS and CSPP concepts to
the CIDG Investigators, and helped them integrate these concepts into their daily duties
(investigation, etc.).

This is pursuant to Action Points 5 (Pillar 1) (improving the role of women in the security sector); 8.1
(Pillar 2) (immediate and efficient reporting, documentation, investigation, and prosecution of conflict-
related VAW); 13 (Pillar 3) (sustained awareness by duty-bearers of WPS); and 16 (Pillar 3) (multi-
level implementation of WPS).

g. Women, Peace and Security Forum

15 November 2019 | Miriam College, Quezon City . The Forum was held to discuss the lessons
learned from the Philippines and Indonesia’s experience in drafting and implementing the
NAPWPS. During the activity, the OPAPP, represented by the PPU’s Dir. Pamela Ann S. Padilla-
Salvan, shared the significant enhancements to the 2017-2022 NAPWPS, which is the 3rd
Generation NAP. This is in line with the discussion on the important lessons from the Philippine
experience in drafting and implementing its NAPWPS, being the pioneer in the Southeast Asia
region in advancing and promoting the UN resolutions pertaining to WPS.

h. NAPWPS Orientation for DND Personnel | 27-28 November 2019. Pursuant to Action
Point 13.3 (Pillar 3) (capacity-development), the OPAPP through its NAPWPS Secretariat trained
four batches of DND personnel (a total of 100 participants) on the contents of the NAPWPS and its
relevance to the DND and national security. The activity, done in celebration of the 18-Day
Campaign to End VAW, deepened the participants’ awareness and appreciation of the NAPWPS,
as well as WPS and GAD-related issues and concepts.

i. Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference (APMC) on the Beijing+25 Review | 27-29

November 2019. In response to the Philippine Commission on Women’s (PCW) request for inputs
on the Zero Draft of the Beijing +25 Outcome Document, the OPAPP, through the PPU and the
NAPWPS Secretariat, provided inputs on the said document highlighting the progress achieved in
the implementation of the NAPWPS and which were received by the PCW last 22 November 2019.

LOCALLY-FUNDED PROJECTS -
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SOCIO-
Implementation of the Normalization Program (Annex on Normalization under the
039 JOINT PEACE SECURITY TEAMS (JPST) 994,857.00 754,685.00
Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro)
JOINT PEACE SECURITY
040 5,444,020.75 5,444,020.75
COMMITTEE (JPSC)

As defined in the agreements signed between GPH and MILF, normalization is the process whereby
communities can achieve their desired quality of life, which includes the pursuit of sustainable
livelihood and political participation within a peaceful, deliberative society. It aims to ensure human
038 JOINT NORMALIZATION COMMITTEE 27,288,303.31 20,131,620.84 security in the Bangsamoro and build a society that is committed to basic human rights where
individuals are free from fear of violence or crime and where long-held traditions and values
continue to be honored. The implementation of the normalization program has four aspects:
security, socio-economic, confidence-building measures, and transitional justice and reconciliation.

SOCIO ECONOMIC UNIT -

044 11,703,907.50 11,703,907.50
OPERATIONS

The President approved the proposed Executive Order on the Implementation of the Annex on
Normalization during the Cabinet Meeting last 5 March 2019, which provides for the creation of an
SECRETARIAT - COTABATO
043 17,836,460.07 17,832,521.80 Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on Normalization that shall coordinate and mobilize government
OPERATIONS
agencies in the implementation of the Program for Normalization. The mechanism is yet to convene,
pending the official issuance of the executive order.

INDEPENDENT
041 25,738,994.43 21,006,123.94
DECOMMISSIONING BODY (IDB)

018 MANDATORY-LFP 22,733,184.00 9,742,683.00 On the Security Aspect

TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE · Transitional components (Joint Normalization Committee/ Joint Peace and Security
045 5,621,272.94 4,977,207.65
RECONCILIATION UNIT Committee/ Joint Peace and Security Teams)

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 The JNC met the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) on 13-15 March to discuss
preparations on the decommissioning process of MILF combatants. The IDB presented their
232 LFP PS-MFO 1,630,504.09 1,630,504.09
scenario plans based on the list of MILF combatants to be submitted by the MILF Implementing
Panel.

The JNC Secretariat held a series of meetings from February to March 2019 on the security
component, particularly with the status of the Joint Peace and Security Team (JPST) stations to be
constructed under Support to Peacebuilding and Normalization (SPAN) Program and to be funded
by the Government of Japan. The assistance from the Government of Japan will also support
operational requirements of the IDB such as providing communications equipments and vehicles.
These will be in support to decommissioning activities and establishment of the JPSTs to secure
peace and stability in identified conflict-affected and conflict-vulnerable areas. The meetings were
intended to level off with peace partners, such as the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on assistance to be provided to the
Bangsamoro areas.

On 13 March, the JNC Secretariat spearheaded the session with the AFP Peace and Development
Office (AFP-PDO) and PNP Peace Process and Development Center (PNP-PPDC), together with
the newly created Security Unit under OPAPP that will coordinate with the Joint Peace and Security
Committee (JPSC) and the Joint Peace and Security Teams (JPSTs), to come up with the Security
Component Program Document. This document outlines how the program is to be managed,
executed, and monitored. It contains the overall program governance, information on projects,
benefits realization, related management plans and procedures, timelines, and the methods used to
plan, monitor, and control the program as it progresses. This document will evolve with the
processes that the Security Component will undertake from JPST training, deployment, and support
to IDB and the decommissioning activities.

· Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB)

The IDB has intensified its preparatory work for the second phase of decommissioning of MILF
forces and weapons. This includes planning workshops on the concept of operations, survey of
potential verification sites, development of database, consultation meetings with MILF Front and
Base Commanders on the decommissioning process, and continuous coordination with GPH-MILF
peace process mechanisms. Engagement with key stakeholders both local and international, to
help support the normalization process; capacity-development, orientation and training of IDB staff;
and capacity-building on verification and decommissioning activities for MILF are also being carried
by the IDB in Central and Western Mindanao.

· Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC)

The TFDCC continued the monitoring and delivery of remaining socio-economic interventions for
the 143 MILF decommissioned combatants. The participating agencies (DSWD, PhilHealth, TESDA,
DepEd, CHED, DA) delivered 98% of their commitments to the decommissioned combatants.
Based on the results of the monitoring visits to the former combatants, the assistance provided were
utilized but need to be sustained through additional interventions to help improve their lives
economically and enable their full transition to peaceful and productive civilian lives.

The design, process, roadmap and developmental milestones for the delivery of program for the
next batches of MILF combatants to undergo decommissioning are being reviewed by OPAPP in
consultation with relevant agencies, partners and stakeholders. A series of consultations along with
various stakeholders (concerned government agencies, GPH-MILF bodies and mechanisms, MILF,
BIAF, and Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade) have been held in developing the
enhanced program interventions.

Setting up of the Bangsamoro Normalization Trust Fund (BNTF)

The draft program document for the normalization program which will be used for the setting up of
the BNTF is under review by OPAPP for finalization. Discussions with proposed fund managers are
likewise ongoing to determine best options towards setting up the mechanism to fund priority
programs for the Bangsamoro. These efforts also have to be implemented in close coordination
with the BARMM.

On Confidence-Building Measures

· Transformation of the Six previously acknowledged MILF camps

As part of the confidence-building measures under the Annex on Normalization, the GPH and the
MILF agreed to undertake necessary measures for the transformation of the six previously
acknowledged MILF camps, namely: Abubakar-as-Siddique, Omar, Rajamuda, Badre, Bushra, and
Bilal. It is for this reason that the Joint Task Forces on Camps Transformation (JTFCT) coordinate
and facilitate development programs for these camps to transform into peaceful and productive
communities.

Ongoing consultations and comprehensive area development planning with MILF leaders,
commanders and the BIWAB, along with key stakeholders and partners are carried out by OPAPP
and the MILF Northwestern Front in Camp Bilal.

· Provision of Safe Conduct Passes for MILF leaders and commanders

OPAPP, in coordination with the PNP through the PNP PPDC, facilitated the provision of safe
conduct passes for some nine (9) MILF leaders and BIAF commanders relative to their oathtaking
as BTA members in Malacanan on 22 February 2019. Crosschecking with the National Bureau of
Investigation (NBI) were also done for the list of names submitted by the MILF.

On Transitional Justice and Reconciliation

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To jumpstart the implementation of the recommendations in the TJR report, OPAPP conducted an
inter-agency workshop (participated in by 32 national and 2 regional line agencies) in order to map
initiatives, gaps and ways forward.

Other significant activities

An Assessment and Planning Workshop for the Implementation of the Program for Normalization
was held from 05-06 March at the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City. This workshop assessed the
status of the implementation of the Program for Normalization by revisiting the phasing and
timelines of the eight (8) dimensions and four (4) aspects in order to improve the systems, protocols,
and processes; identified the Plans, Programs, and Activities (PPAs) from 2019 to 2022 of the units
under OPAPP’s new organizational structure, including the Work and Financial Plans (WFP) that
reflected both operational and program requirements; and came up with a comprehensive plan for
the implementation of the Normalization Program until the signing of the Exit Agreement.

The JNC Secretariat also participated in the workshop of Cotabato-based offices in Cotabato City on
21 March to identify minimum and maximum deliverables of each mechanism for the normalization
program; and for closer horizontal integration, synchronization, coordination and reporting
arrangements.
A strengthened office and teams based in Cotabato City have been consolidated by OPAPP to
effectively implement the normalization program for MILF combatants, their families and
communities. A 24/7 operations center has likewise been set up as a hub to monitor and oversee
the programs especially the much-anticipated decommissioning of 40,000 MILF combatants.

2nd Quarter
Implementation of the Normalization Program (Annex on Normalization under the
Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro)

As defined in the agreements signed between GPH and MILF, normalization is “the process
whereby communities can achieve their desired quality of life, which includes the pursuit of
sustainable livelihood and political participation within a peaceful, deliberative society. It aims to
ensure human security in the Bangsamoro and build a society that is committed to basic human
rights where individuals are free from fear of violence or crime and where long-held traditions and
values continue to be honored.” The implementation of the normalization program has four aspects:
security, socio-economic, confidence-building measures, and transitional justice and reconciliation.

· Transitional Components (Joint Normalization Committee/ Joint Peace and Security Committee/
Joint Peace and Security Teams). The Joint normalization bodies were reconvened after Secretary
Carlito G. Galvez, Jr. approved the designation of the government representatives as co-chairs and
members of mechanisms on 03 June 2019. These mechanisms will oversee the implementation of
the various aspects under the normalization program.

The conduct of the following meetings, spearheaded by the Joint Normalization Committee (JNC),
coordinated and integrated all activities to be implemented by the normalization bodies:
(1) Meeting of the Government Representatives in the Normalization Bodies on 02 April 2019 in
Pasig City;
(2) Meeting with Normalization Focal Persons on 18 May 2019 in Cotabato City; and,
(3) Meeting of the Government Representatives on 20-21 June 2019 in the Island Garden City of
Samal, Davao del Norte.

These meetings aimed to assess the implementation of activities under the Annex on Normalization
of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB), synchronize the implementation of
programs and activities, and come up with an agreed timeline and processes for the next phases of
implementation.

The Joint Meeting of Normalization Bodies was held on 22 June 2019 in the Island Garden City of
Samal, Davao del Norte to discuss with the MILF the priority activities and timelines as well as the
status of implementation of the Normalization Program, including critical issues that need to be
resolved.

The JNC also spearheaded the information, education, and communication (IEC) activities on the
Normalization Program for the ground units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), provincial
and municipal offices of the Philippine National Police (PNP), concerned base commanders of the
Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces - Moro Islamic Liberation Front (BIAF-MILF), and civil society
organizations. These activities were held at the 102nd Mechanized Brigade Headquarters in Iligan
City, Lanao del Norte on 22 May 2019 and at the Bishop Querexeta Formation Center in Isabela
City, Basilan on 24 June 2019. Through these fora, key stakeholders were provided with updates
on the Normalization Program, clarified issues relative to the Program, determined points of
convergence, and identified conflict-sensitive interventions relative to the implementation of the
Program.

OPAPP, through the Government Implementing Panel Secretariat and the JNC Secretariat also
organized complementary IEC activities for key stakeholders of the six MILF acknowledged camps
and for officers and personnel of the Police Regional Offices in Mindanao. The IECs and visits were
conducted in Camp Bilal in Lanao del Norte, in Zamboanga City, Cagayan de Oro City, and the
Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) in Parang, Maguindanao.

Establishment of the monitoring and evaluation system for the normalization program is an ongoing
endeavor. The JNC, together with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Ateneo
de Zamboanga University (ADZU), organized the Workshop on Normalization Results Framework in
Davao City on 20-21 June 2019. The workshop was a follow through activity to review and
recalibrate the draft results framework that was developed through a workshop held last May 2018
and to map out existing monitoring and evaluation systems across mechanisms. These monitoring
processes and tools currently being used by the different mechanisms will then be linked up to the
overall Normalization monitoring and evaluation system. This activity was supported by the United
Nations Peacebuilding Fund.

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Apart from these activities, a Technical Working Group was constituted to formulate the policy and
guidelines on the entry of the MILF and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) members to the
Philippine National Police (PNP) as stipulated in the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Provisions
on Policing under the ratified BOL were explained by the JNC Secretariat to the members of the
TWG.

· Decommissioning of MILF forces and weapons. With the submission of the list of MILF
combatants and weapons to be decommissioned, the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB)
led a full-scale simulation of the decommissioning process to test the time and motion runs of the
process and anticipate possible issues and scenarios that may arise during the actual
decommissioning.

It was followed by ocular visits to the provinces of Maguindanao, Davao del Sur, Lanao del Sur,
Zamboanga del Sur, Basilan and North Cotabato for the identified Assembly and Processing Areas
(APAs) in order to draw up detailed planning, assess the sites, and coordinate with the local
government units and security sector to address issues and concerns pertaining to the
decommissioning process.

As part of the normalization process, the parties agree to intensify development efforts for
rehabilitation, reconstruction and development of the Bangsamoro, and institute programs to
address the needs of BIAF members, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and poverty-stricken
communities. In addition, the Parties constituted joint task forces for the Six Previously
Acknowledged MILF Camps to assess the needs, plan appropriate programs, and undertake the
necessary measures to transform these areas into peaceful and productive communities.

· Camps Development

Camps Transformation Community Development Planning for Camp Bilal. The Balay
Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. (BMFI) and Hineleban Foundation led the initial conduct of Camp
Transformation Community Development Planning for Camp Bilal in Lanao del Norte and
some parts of Lanao del Sur in close coordination with the Joint Task Forces on Camps
Transformation (JTFCT).

The camp transformation community development planning process aims to generate a

Transformation Plan for each of the six camps based on the specific context, needs, and aspirations
of communities in each area. Its end goal is to establish a coherent guide for any future
interventions in the six previously acknowledged MILF camps, whether from the government or
private entities.

As a result, baseline data for each of the base commands under Camp Bilal were obtained;
community participants were able to discuss and analyze their situation (i.e. problems, issues and
needs) and propose possible solutions to the identified problems. As a main output they were able
to draw up with a 5-year community development plan for Camp Bilal.

Exposure Program and Initial Camps Planning. Following the conduct of planning and
consultation workshops with Admin Officers of the Base Commanders of Camp Bilal held
last quarter, from 25 June to 03 July 2019, a series of Exposure Programs and Initial Camps
Planning were held in Tuminugan Farm, Kalugmanan, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon for the
remaining five (5) MILF Camps (Camp Omar ibn Al-Khattab, Camp Badre, Camp Rajamuda,
Camp Abubakar As-Siddique and Camp Bushra Somiorang). The said activities targeted to
help MILF partners to appreciate the agricultural technology and farming innovations that
can be applied in the six (6) previously acknowledged MILF camps. During the exposure
program, the participants also identified geographical boundaries of each camp as a basis in
the conduct of community development planning.

Seventy-nine (79) representatives from the MILF such as the Peace Mechanisms, Political
Committees, BIAF Base and Front Commanders, Bangsamoro Islamic Women Auxiliary Brigade
(BIWAB), and Social Welfare Committee (SWC) participated in the course of the exposure program
and initial camps planning.

· Orientation Workshop for the OPAPP Management Committee (ManCom) on the

Transitional Justice & Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Report
17 June 2019 | Ortigas Center, Pasig City

The members of the OPAPP ManCom and senior consultants were oriented on the Dealing with the
Past Framework and the TJRC recommendations. This session was intended to learn from TJR
experts, to draw lessons on how the TJR approach, standards and best practices can be applied
and contribute to the mandate of the OPAPP/OPAPRU towards implementing its program outputs
and outcomes and achieve just and lasting peace in the country. Instructions and directives were
issued in integrating TJR perspectives in the work of the government normalization bodies and
mechanisms.

· Technical Workshop for the GPH-MILF Normalization Mechanisms on Transitional Justice

& Reconciliation
18-19 June 2019 | Ortigas Center, Pasig City

This workshop was conducted with the participation of senior officials and officers representing the
government and MILF Normalization mechanisms to integrate transitional justice and reconciliation
perspectives into their programs, projects and activities as well as in the processes and systems of
the normalization program. A guidepost will be developed to facilitate the embedding of TJR
perspectives in the normalization processes.

4th Quarter

a. Security Aspect. The security aspect of normalization covers the training and deployment of
the Joint Peace and Security Teams (JPSTs), decommissioning of MILF forces and weapons,
disbandment of private armed groups, programs for small arms and light weapons management,
redeployment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troops, and clearing program of
unexploded ordinances and landmines.

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 nd
i. Decommissioning of MILF Forces and Weapons. The 2 phase of decommissioning began
on 26 August 2019 and is expected to conclude by the first quarter of 2020, where a total of 12,000
combatants and 2,100 weapons from eight (8) Assembly and Processing Areas (APAs) will be
decommissioned. As of 10 December 2019, a total of 8,879 combatants (74 percent of 12,000),
1,542 weapons (73 percent of 2,100), and 617 ammunitions were decommissioned.

rd
The 3 phase of decommissioning involving 35% of MILF combatants and weapons is scheduled to
be conducted in 2020, while the remaining number of MILF combatants and weapons shall be
decommissioned during the 4th phase (expected to be completed by 2022), prior to the signing of
the Exit Agreement between the GPH and the MILF.

ii. Joint Peace and Security Teams (JPSTs). The JPST is the operating unit under the Joint
Peace and Security Committee (JPSC), the body that coordinates the security aspect of the
Normalization Program. This contingent is composed of members from the AFP, the PNP, and the
MILF’s Bangsamoro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) tasked to support the maintenance of peace and
order in areas mutually identified by the GPH and the MILF.

As of this reporting period, there were 15 JPSTs that were trained and formed, which will be
deployed in the mutually agreed areas to provide support for the maintenance of peace and order.
From the 15 JPSTs, five teams were deployed to provide security during the decommissioning.

A total of 317 individuals (77 AFP personnel, 90 PNP personnel, and 150 MILF-BIAF members)
completed the second batch of the JPST training facilitated by the BARMM PNP Regional Office.
The training provided skills and orientation on the duties and functions as members of the JPSTs
and sought to create strong partnership between the contingents from the AFP, PNP, and MILF-
BIAF that will be jointly deployed in mutually agreed areas.

a. Socio-economic Development Aspect. As part of the normalization process, the GPH and
MILF agreed to intensify development efforts for the rehabilitation, reconstruction, and development
of conflict-affected areas. Socio-economic programs will be instituted to address the needs of BIAF
members, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and poverty-stricken communities in the
Bangsamoro.

i. Task Force for Decommissioned Combatants and their Communities (TFDCC). The GPH
TFDCC formally engaged government agencies to seal partnerships on the implementation of socio-
economic development programs and services. For this endeavor, OPAPP recently entered into
MOAs with several government agencies:

· Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between OPAPP and DOLE

21 October 2019 for the implementation of integrated livelihood and emergency employment
programs for decommissioned combatants, their families, and communities in the six (6) previously
acknowledged MILF camps; and

· Signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between OPAPP, CHED, and BARMM
Ministry of Basic, Higher, and Technical Education (MBHTE-BARMM)

30 October 2019 | Diliman, Quezon City. This is for the 10 agreements in the implementation of the
Higher Education in the Context of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (HECBOL) Project. One of the ten
agreements/ objectives of the HECBOL is to determine areas to extend technical assistance to the
MBHTE-BARMM in relation to BARMM Higher Education Institutions.

A total of 8,879 decommissioned combatants underwent the social welfare intake process of the
TFDCC and received PhP100,000.00 as transitional immediate cash-based assistance.

A total of 5,975 decommissioned combatants and their families availed of the Tulong
Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged / Displaced Workers (TUPAD) , which is part of the
OPAPP-DOLE partnership agreement. The first leg of payout for the 20-day cash-for-work (i.e.
canal declogging, clean and green works) rendered was conducted on 26 to 27 December 2019.

c. Confidence-building Measures. As part of the Confidence-building Measures under the

Annex on Normalization, the Parties agreed to undertake necessary measures for the
transformation of the 6 previously acknowledged MILF camps into peaceful and productive
communities.

i. Joint Task Forces on Camps Transformation (JTFCT). The JTFCT sealed a partnership with
the BARMM Planning and Development Authority (BPDA) to formulate the camp transformation
plans.

An initial camp transformation community development planning for Camp Bilal was conducted, in
partnership with Balay Mindanaw Foundation, Inc. and Hineleban Foundation. This planning activity
is intended to generate a plan for each of the six previously-acknowledged MILF camps based on
context, needs, and aspirations of each area with the end goal to establish a coherent guide for
future interventions in the area.

The OPAPP initiated the development program for base commands outside of the six previously-
acknowledged MILF camps. To jumpstart this initiative, the JNC, together with the United Nations
Development Programme (UNDP), held an orientation and workshop in December 2019 for 32 base
commands, which served as the venue for each base command to identify priority barangays and
propose interventions in these areas.

ii. Amnesty/Pardon. The GPH shall also take immediate steps through amnesty, pardon, and other
available processes towards the resolution of cases and persons charged with or convicted of
crimes and offenses connected to the armed conflict in Mindanao. The Department of Justice (DOJ)
and OPAPP are currently conducting initial coordination and evaluation on the amnesty and pardon
for MILF members charged and convicted of crimes and offenses connected to the armed conflict in
Mindanao.

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 At present, safe conduct passes have been issued to some MILF leaders to allow their participation
in the BTA. OPAPP is currently processing the cases of 16 MILF-BIAF Front and Base
Commanders.

a. Transitional Justice and Reconciliation. The Transitional Justice and Reconciliation

Commission (TJRC) is tasked to undertake a study and to recommend to the Panels appropriate
mechanisms to address the legitimate grievances of the Bangsamoro people, correct historical
injustices, and address human rights violations and marginalization through land dispossession,
towards healing and reconciliation. It was chaired by a Swiss expert, joined by one (1)
representative each from the GPH and MILF.

To date, a roadmap which highlights the key deliverables in identified anchored on the Dealing with
the Past framework (Right to Know, Right to Justice, Right to Reparation, and Guarantee of Non-
Recurrence). It was drafted based on the recommendations of the TJRC report.

vi. 5th Meeting of the Inter-Cabinet Cluster Mechanism on

Normalization (ICCMN) cluster on TJR
22 November 2019 | Mandaluyong City. Some 17 government agencies of the ICCMN cluster on
TJR convened to present, vet and finalize the consolidated inputs on the draft TJR Roadmap.

T O T A L - Regular FundRe-enacted RA 688,659,000.00 555,565,806.56

CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS - Fund support for the Social Protection, Peace and Development, and the Implementation of the
LOCALLY -FUNDED NORMALIZATION Socio-Economic Component of the Normalization Process in the Bangsamoro
017 FAS AND OPERATIONS 896,214.18 896,214.18
JOINT NORMALIZATION
038 6,351,400.13 6,351,400.13
COMMITTEE (JNC)

INDEPENDENT
041 12,476,220.93 7,440,146.13
DECOMMISSIONING BODY (IDB)

JOINT PEACE SECURITY TEAM

039 1,024,043.11 1,024,043.11
(JPST)
043 COTABATO OPERATIONS 3,738,305.05 3,674,849.68
JOINT PEACE SECURITY
040 2,079,373.50 2,018,215.25
COMMITTEE
044 SOCIO-ECONOMIC 2,759,253.14 2,759,253.14

TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE
045 683,304.59 683,304.59
RECONCILIATION UNIT (TJRU)

MANDATORY LFP CONT

233 218,180.58 218,180.58
APPROPRIATIONS
TOTAL - LFP - LOCALLY FUNDED -
30,226,295.21 25,065,606.79
NORMALIZATION PROGRAM
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS-
For the Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC), Moro Islamic Liberation Fornt (MILF), Moro
BANGSAMORO ORGANIS LAW
016 45,000,000.00 28,197,975.33 National Liberation Front (MNLF) and OPAPP Peace Assemblies in support of the peaceful and
(BOL)
orderly ratification of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL)
Residual amount P16,703,854.59
out of the P45,000,000.00
allotment released to the OPAPP
per SARO BMB-D-19-0000836
(16,703,854.59)
dated January 28 2019.
Reference No. 2019-BD-
0059425A dated September 6,
2019

To cover the funding

requirements for the continuing
technical advisory and support
services in the drafting of priority
legislations for the Bangsamoro
224 16,703,855.00 8,550,084.61
Transition Authority and the
Bangsamoro Autonomous region
in Muslim Mindanao. SARO-BMB-
D-19-0011621 dated September
6 2019
SUB-TOTAL - CONTINUING APPRO. 45,000,000.41 36,748,059.94
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS -
National Disaster Risk
National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Fund- Released of Funds to support the
194 Reduction and Management 20,824,030.06 5,824,547.74
project/program focused on social healing and peace building for Marawi of OPAPP
Fund- NDRRMC

FAS OPERATIONS - CAPITAL

091 5,785,104.00 5,086,345.68
OUTLAY
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS - Continous monitoring and evaluation of various Pa yapa at Ma saganang Pa mayanan (PAMANA)
74,817,726.69 8,447,836.77
PAMANA PROGRAM programs.
TOTAL - LFP - PAMANA 74,817,726.69 8,447,836.77
AUTOMATIC APPROPRIATIONS
To cover the operating requirements for the Implementation of Inclusive Growth for all;
COMMUNITY PEACE
190 25,160,143.00 136,139.89 Consolidating the Benefits of Peace in Communities Affected by Armed Conflict in the Philippines -
DEVELOPMENT FUND (CPDF)
Community Peace Dividends Project
T O T A L - Continuing Appropriations & 201,813,299.37 81,308,536.81
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL BENEFIT 851,736.00 851,735.55
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL BENEFIT 466,958.00 466,957.14
MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL BENEFIT 1,220,800.00 1,207,500.00
TOTAL - MPBF 2,539,494.00 2,526,192.69
CONTINGENT FUND
NORMALIZATION PROGRAM OF To cover the funding requirements ofor the Normalization Program of the Bangsamoro SARO
049 2,024,000,000.00 1,347,799,528.06
THE BANGSAMORO NO.BMB-D-19-0009965 dated Augut 15, 2019

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